EXPLORATION: It’s Summer! Read-Aloud | Whole Class
Summer Color! By Diana Murray | Illustrated by Zoe Persico Summary & Info
A pair of cousins go outside in the summer and find beautiful colors everywhere— in plants and flowers, in wild animals, and even in the rain storm that comes as they explore. They head inside to get cozy and dry, and when the rain stops, they go back out to splash in the puddles. Genre : Fiction I GRL : L I Pages : 40
VOCABULARY torch (noun) a burning stick used for light (on the “yellow” page) dwell (verb) to live, spend time, or hang out (on the “deer” page) reveals (verb) to open up to view or display (on the “silvery” pages) reflection (noun) the image seen in a mirror, water, or glass (on the “blue” pages) Question of the Day How does the weather affect what you do in the summer? Discuss with students that in most parts of the U.S., it’s warmer in the summer, which can affect how people spend their free time. SENTENCES a. When he looked at his reflection in the mirror, he realized he forgot to wash his face. b. They lit the torch in the backyard, hoping it would help keep the bats away. c. The ducks dwell on the pond because they like to swim in the water. d. She takes off her hat and reveals the new blue streaks in her hair.
Unit Question Remind students that this unit focuses on stories about summer and asks: What makes summer special?
Guide students through the steps outlined here, instructing them to fill in their Student Handbooks along the way. Students can work independently, with partners, or in small groups. Pause after each step to share responses. #1: Take a Look Show the cover of the book and ask students to make a list of the colors of the flowers. #2: Make a Prediction Students predict what the kids on the cover will likely discover (flowers and plants as well as animals and people doing summer activities). #3: Learn Some Words Acquire vocabulary: Here are some words from this book that are connected to main ideas from the unit and book. Read and discuss these words with your students, and then ask them to complete the sentences that follow. (Answers provided here.)
6 Scholar Zone Summer: Reading & Writing
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