Hugs for Daddy
Realistic (fiction), 273 words, Level K (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Retell
Comprehension	Problem and Solution
Phonics	Vowel Digraphs
Grammar and Mechanics	Quotation Marks
Word Work	Alphabetizing

Book Summary

Hannah’s dad has an important job--he’s in the military. When her dad has to go away, Hannah is very sad. She and her mom gather things to send to her dad. What Hannah misses most are her dad’s bedtime hugs. How will she find a way to send some hugs to her dad?

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Retell

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of retelling to understand and remember story events
• Identify problem and solution
• Identify long /e/ vowel digraphs
• Identify and use quotation marks
• Arrange words in alphabetical order

Vocabulary

• Content words: cymbals, instruments, military, salute, tracing, uniform

Book Resources

Formats Single-Sided Color Book Double-Sided Color Book Lesson Resources Lesson Plan Worksheets Discussion Cards Comprehension Quiz Level K Answer Sheet