Week 5
Focus on Comprehension Identifying Problem and Solution Explain to children that when they listen to a text, they should think about the problems the characters face and how they solve them. • When I look at pages 4–11, I notice that the pictures show the hens and chicks looking sad. They are tired of chicken feed. The rooster looks thoughtful. He thinks that salsa will be the solution to this problem. • On pages 12–21, we see that the same problem extends to the ducks and pigs. The ducks are tired of fish, and the pigs are tired of slop. As a result, the ducks make guacamole, and the pigs make nachos. • Listen as I read pages 28–32 again. What problem do the characters have? How do they solve it? Think and Share Invite children to share their thinking. • Reading About Animals • How do the pictures help you know how the animals are feeling? • How are the animals in this book like other animals? How are they like people? • T eamwork Though the rooster thought of a solution to the animals’ problems, he did not work alone. Other animals helped the rooster with his solution. • What things did the chicks, ducks, and pigs do to help make new meals? • How did teamwork help make life better for all the farm animals? Student Handbook Have children turn to the Read-Aloud page in their Student Handbooks. Have children complete the page, and then have them share their work.
Write About Reading Have children choose from the following prompts and complete the activity: • Write an Opinion Have children draw a picture of their favorite foods. Ask them to write the name of the food and why the food is their favorite. (Opinion) • Write a Book Review Invite children to write a review of the book. Tell them to explain what they liked or disliked about the story, characters, and illustrations. (Narrative) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ML SUPPORT Have children list some foods they like to eat and discuss the foods with classmates. Help them spell the names of their favorite foods.
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