Build Background
Ask students if they have ever received an invitation. Invite them to share the event on the invitation. Discuss the reasons why people send invitations. 

Preview the Book
Read the title and ask students to identify the sound at the beginning of the words Isabel's and invitation. Explain that you will read a story aloud that has many words with the short /i/ vowel sound. Have students say the short /i/ vowel sound. 

Write Isabel's and invitation on the board. Read each word aloud to students. Have volunteers come to the board and take turns circling the letter that stands for the short /i/ vowel sound in the words. 

Open the book and show students the illustrations on each page. Ask them to identify any words with the short /i/ vowel sound from the pictures. Invite students to predict what the story might be about. 

During Reading
Read the story aloud with expression, emphasizing the short /i/ vowel sound in the words. Ask students to clap their hands each time they hear the short /i/ vowel sound. Point out that they might hear the short /i/ vowel sound at the beginning or in the middle of the word. 

Allow students to ask questions during reading. Pause occasionally to ask students to predict what might happen next. 

After Reading
Reader Response
Have students explain whether the book is fiction or nonfiction. Invite them to summarize the story and/or describe their favorite part. 

Comprehension
Ask specific questions that allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the book.

• Where was Isabel invited?
• What were some of the interesting and incredible things at the Smiths' house?
• What did Isabel say was worth her fifteen cents?