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CARD 43 REALISTIC FICTION
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Cole for President
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Cole picked up stones. He sketched faces on the stones. Then he printed “Vote for Cole!” on them. He gave those stones out in class.
Cole hopes to be class president. Cole hopes to win lots of votes.
At home, Cole made lots of signs. He hung those signs in his class.
He gave out notes with jokes like this.
Cole had big plans. He spoke to the class.
“I will be the best president. I will work to get us time for a chess club. I will work to get us a class spring trip.”
Cole made fun notes with new codes. He gave those notes and codes to the kids.
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Did Cole win the votes? Yes! President Cole had a big win!
Lessons guide teachers and small groups through multiple readings .
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By Lin Prince
Illustrated by Ahya Kim
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Item #CRD4300754 Pack ISBN: 978-1-339-00754-0
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Second Reading • Ask a volunteer to read the title. • Have children whisper-read on their own, this time with intonation. • Invite children to take turns reading to a partner. Listen to children read and give help as needed. After Reading Build Comprehension After children read, talk about the story. Use the following questions to discuss and deepen understanding of the story. • Why does Cole hope to win lots of votes? Problem and Solution • Which words tell what Cole asks the kids to do if they like his joke? Words and Phrases in Context • Besides giving out jokes, Cole makes up a code and message for the kids. What does it say? Key Ideas and Details • After Cole sketched and printed on the stones, what did he do with the stones? Sequence • How does the story end? Story Events
Extend the Discussion Share and discuss these questions. Encourage children to support their thinking with ideas from the text. • What two promises did Cole make about being the best president? • What words would you use to describe Cole to a friend? • What did you learn about running for class president from reading this story? Write From Dictation Have children write this sentence. Children may illustrate the sentence as well. You may want to model the writing. I did vote for Cole. Write About Reading Have children choose one or both of the following options: • Imagine you are helping Cole get votes. Write a sign for him to put up in his class. (Narrative) • Write two reasons you think Cole will be the best president. (Opinion)
After Reading prompts encourage deeper comprehension.
Write From Dictation activities have students practice listening to and writing with the target sound-spelling.
Write About Reading prompts encourage students to share their thoughts about the text.
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