STORYTIME 3
After Reading Aloud Talk About It! Have children talk about why this was a special day for Gracie. What does Gracie like to do in the beginning of the story? Why does Gracie keep running? How does Gracie feel about her day at the end? Dog Safety Have children brainstorm ways to keep a dog safe (i.e., using a leash, keeping small objects away from it, always closing the door, etc.). Children can then pick an idea to illustrate and write or dictate a sentence about their drawing. Create a class Dog Safety Guide. Reread As you reread, point out the many position words that tell where Gracie and the people ran. Guide children to focus on phrases such as up the hill, across the schoolyard, and through the water fountain. English Language Development Encourage children to make gestures to illustrate the direction words down (point down), up (point up), across (wiggle hands forward), and through (diving motion) each time they repeat in the story.
In The Great Gracie Chase , a little dog named Gracie leaves home all by herself. Soon, everyone in town is trying to catch her as she runs and runs!
Share the Read-Aloud Introduce The Great Gracie Chase Show the cover and read aloud the title and author. Explain that this story is about a dog named Gracie who loved a quiet house. Then, talk about the cover. It looks like Gracie is running with a lot of people chasing her. Who do you see chasing her? Why do you think she is running? Let’s read the story to find out. Read Interactively As you read, give children time to notice and enjoy the illustrations. Help them notice Gracie’s expression and think about how she feels in each picture. How does Gracie feel about the painters? How can you tell? How does Gracie feel when the people rest? How can you tell? Invite children to act like dogs as you read this rhyme. Some Dogs Some dogs know a lot of tricks. They shake your paw. (shake paws) Or jump up for sticks. (jump up to catch stick) Other dogs just want to have fun. These dogs like to run and run! (run in place)
Research Connection Extend the conversation (and increase children’s language skills) by asking questions that connect the story to chidren’s own experiences. Ask questions like: What does this story remind you of? Gracie is a very adventurous pet. Do you have any pets?
Connect the Stories Display and connect the three books to the theme of movement and adventure.
Which character had the most exciting adventure? What happened to each main character at the end? Where would you like to go on an adventure?
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