GOOD READS: Humorous Fiction Read-Aloud | Whole Class
Flop to the Top! Book Talk
Show the book cover. Say: Look at this picture of a dog. Why do you think people are holding him up in the air? Do you think he did something special or amazing? Why do you think the person at the bottom of the picture is saying that she is the funny one? Listen as I read the book, and let’s find out!
Read Aloud the Text and Explore It Together
Author: Eleanor Davis and Drew Weing Browse the Book Page through the book and have children notice its genre and features. • Identify Genre/Humorous Fiction Is this book fiction or nonfiction? How do you know? Are there photographs, illustrations, or both? • Explore Text Features Point out that although some pictures have captions, the story is told using speech balloons. • Key Words Write the key words for children. Choose pages on which key words appear, read aloud the text, and discuss their meanings in context. superstar (p. 7) a person who is very famous red carpet (p. 9) a long red rug that is laid down for movie stars and celebrities to walk on sassy (p. 19) lively and energetic; sometimes a little too playful or naughty ML SUPPORT Point out the words in the story to children. Have them divide the compound word superstar into its word parts. Discuss with them how the meaning of the compound word comes from the meaning of two smaller words.
(p. 10) How does Wanda’s sister describe Wilbur’s face? How does Wanda describe it? How would you describe it?
THINK ALOUD Wanda’s sister says Wilbur looks sad, but Wanda says that it is his
happy face. I don’t think Wilbur looks happy or sad. He just looks the same in all the pictures. (pp. 12–13) Why does Wanda think everyone who is outside of her house is there to see her?
THINK ALOUD The book describes Wanda as someone who thinks about herself a lot. The book tells how a picture Wanda posted of herself and Wilbur on the
computer got 20 million likes. So based on what I know, Wanda assumes people are there for her. (pp. 16–20) What happens when Sassy Cat’s car drives up? (pp. 22–26) What are some things that Wanda learns about Wilbur? (pp. 27–31) What happens that makes Wilbur eat the contract? (pp. 32–35) What does Wanda do instead of watching The Star Show ? Sum It Up Say: Wanda wants to be a superstar, but when her dog becomes a superstar instead, Wanda gets jealous. But then Wanda realizes that it is more important to be a good friend than a superstar.
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