
To the Pumpkin Patch
Fantasy (fiction),
456 words,
Level K (Grade 2)
Serial
Halloween is coming soon, and the Hoppers are eager to carve jack-o’-lanterns. But the pumpkin patch is across a stream that Mother Hopper has told the little Hoppers to stay away from. When the Hoppers decide to turn their old blow-up pool into a boat, they quickly realize why Mother Hopper warned them. Luckily, Grandpa Grizzly arrives in the nick of time.
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
jack-o’-lantern, patch, pumpkins, then, they
jack-o’-lantern, patch, pumpkins, then, they
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of making text-to-text connections to understand the book
Comprehension
Identify problem and solution
Phonics
Identify spellings for long /o/ sound
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use describing words (adjectives)
Word Work
Recognize synonyms
Use the reading strategy of making text-to-text connections to understand the book
Comprehension
Identify problem and solution
Phonics
Identify spellings for long /o/ sound
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and use describing words (adjectives)
Word Work
Recognize synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class








