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. 

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategies
Children should use a variety of strategies to determine word meaning and comprehend text. The target strategy for this lesson is: Making connections between what they are reading and what they already know. 

Word and Print Skills
Phonics
Word families 

Word Work
Mechanics
Quotation marks
Multiple meaning words 

Comprehension
You will likely address a number of comprehension skills as children work to understand the text. The target comprehension strategy for this lesson is: Author's Purpose. 

Visual Learning
Discuss the role of using your imagination when reading. 

Targeted Vocabulary Words

Content Words
computer, keyboard, monitor, mouse, screen

These are words that children will encounter in the text. You may want to discuss these words and have children add them to the dictionary or classroom word wall.