During Reading
Model Reading
As you read the story, prompt children to tell you what happened on that page and to predict what will come next. Model Think Alouds as a prediction strategy. Ask: What do you think will happen next? Write the predictions on chart paper. Use a different colored marker than that used for the first set of predictions. Take two to three predictions so children do not lose interest. Explain that over the course of a few weeks, everyone will have a chance to predict.
If children find some of the content words challenging or unfamiliar, pause long enough at each word to discuss it, and to assure understanding of it. Talk about the illustrations.
Ask children to look at the two sets of predictions. Compare what they predicted before the story and what they predicted after each page was read. How were their predictions different and how were they similar?
Student Reading
When you have completed the model reading, distribute Hippo’s Toothache to children. Allow them to read at their own pace, pointing to the words as they read. Provide them with hints for solving difficult words, for example, sounding out the first letter and subsequent letters, and looking for picture clues. Discuss how using strategies such as Think Alouds will help them make predictions as they read. Monitor their reading and provide prompts as necessary.
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