The Mind Game
Narrative (fiction), 401 words, Level K (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Make, revise, and confirm predictions
Comprehension	Analyze Character
Phonics	Consonant Digraphs
Grammar and Mechanics	Quotation Marks
Word Work	Content Vocabulary

Book Summary

When a young boy is distressed about having to entertain himself without computer games, his father presents him with an older kind of entertainment. The boy discovers the joy of reading books and the value of using his own imagination. He becomes so hooked on reading that he forgets all about the computer, even after it is fixed! Children will enjoy this story and might grow to appreciate reading a little more.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Make, revise, and confirm predictions

Objectives

• Make, revise, and confirm predictions while reading to understand text
• Use a character map to analyze a character
• Identify consonant digraph wh in words
• Recognize quotation marks and punctuate correctly
• Alphabetize content vocabulary words

Vocabulary

• Content words: chuckled, computer, forlorn, keyboard, monitor, mouse, screen

Book Resources

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