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Who, Who, Who?
Fantasy (fiction), 53 words, Level C (Grade K)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy Retell
Comprehension Reality and Fantasy
Phonological Awareness Segment Onset and Rime
Phonics Sound Symbol Relationship
Grammar and Mechanics Punctuation
Word Work Question Words

Book Summary

Who? is the question asked again and again by a little owl as it tries to find friends with whom to fly, hunt, play, read, sing, and eat. Unfortunately, the most willing character is not the one the little owl was hoping for. The repetitive text pattern is supported by delightful illustrations.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

  • Retell

Objectives

  • Use the strategy of pausing to retell to clarify information text
  • Identify elements of fantasy and reality
  • Segment onset and rime
  • Associate the letter Ww with the /w/ sound
  • Understand the use of question marks
  • Identify words that ask questions

Vocabulary

  • High-frequency words: me, to, wants, who, with
  • Content words: alligator, eat, fly, hunt, owl, play, read, sing