STORYTIME 3
After Reading Aloud Talk About It! After reading, guide children to talk about the story. What are some of the places Rosie walked by? Do you think Rosie saw the fox? Why or why not? Why is the fox following Rosie? Why is this book called Rosie’s Walk ? Obstacle March Lead children on a march around the classroom doing some of the same movements Rosie did in the story. Have children repeat the position words after you as you act them out: across, around, over, past, through, and under. Reread Read the book again, this time focusing on the fox’s point of view. As you turn the page, invite children to share what the fox might be thinking or feeling. English Language Development Encourage additional conversation by pausing to talk about the details you see when Rosie walks around the pond. Point to the frogs, the butterfly, the bird, the tree, and the rocks. Ask children to name those things in their home language. Research Connection While it’s important to read with children every day, the amount of time is not as important as the shared experience. Researchers have found that the quality of the interaction is most important—a story read in a positive and warm environment builds print motivation in children. Having many books around is also crucial, as it shows children how important books are to the adults they admire.
In Rosie’s Walk , children delight in knowing something Rosie doesn’t— a fox is following her!
Share the Read-Aloud Introduce Rosie’s Walk Read aloud the title and then turn to the first page. What kind of animal is a hen? Rosie is a hen who lives on a farm. She’s going on a walk, but she doesn’t see the fox! It looks like the fox wants to get her. Why might the fox want to get Rosie? Let’s see what Rosie does. Read Interactively Guide children to pay close attention to the illustrations, especially on wordless pages. Pause on the pages without text to gauge children’s comprehension. Sing this song to each child in the circle to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” This action song provides practice with the position word up and gets children settled before you begin reading the book. Wave Hello (Child’s name), (Child’s name), If you’re here, Wave your hand up in the air. (wave hello)
Did the fox walk the same way Rosie did? What happened to the fox?
Connect the Stories Display the books and discuss what the three main characters have in common.
Why should the spider feel proud of herself? What about Ruby? What does Rosie do that the spider and Ruby also do? Which character reminds you of yourself? Why?
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