Think Aloud
As you are reading, talk about your experiences with a pond. For example, say: There is a pond near my house. In the evenings I can hear the frogs croaking. I have never seen the roots of a lily pad. I've only seen the part that is on top of the water, etc.

Student Reading
Hand out the books to children and ask them to read quietly or aloud at their own pace. Review the steps for reading, modeling pointing to each word and using reading strategies as needed to complete the book. If some finish before others they can read the story again with a partner or go back through the book and make a list of difficult, important words, or words with a specific sound etc.

Using the Worksheet
Introduce and explain the worksheet. Have children start work on the worksheet as they finish reading the text.