Lesson Plans for CAMPING WITH BONK Level I

Before Reading

Build Background
Ask students if they have ever been camping. Have them brainstorm the things they might take when they go camping and record these on a list on the board. Ask students to describe what happened when they went camping.

Introduce the Book
Show students the cover of the book and read the title. Talk about the illustration.
Ask: What kind of book do you think this might be? What clues are there in the picture that let you know that this is going to be fantasy story? Who do you think this might be on the cover? What is he doing? Do you think Bonk will do the same things you did when you went camping? 

Book Walk
Show students the first illustration in the book. Ask them what they think is happening. Reinforce the language that students will read in the text.
Say: What is Bonk packing in his backpack? Why does he need a flashlight? What kind of sandwich do you think he might like?
Continue with each page spread, talking about the pictures and reinforcing the words that students will find in the book. When you get to page 13, ask students to predict what will happen next. Don’t show them the pictures that follow, so that they can find out what happens when they read.
Say: Why do you think Bonk might be hiding under his blankie? What do you think is going to happen next?

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