Comprehending the Text
Discuss the two types of text included in the book.
Ask: How is this book organized? What is the purpose of the first part of the text? (provides the reader with information or facts about kites) What were some facts you learned about kites from this part of the book? What is the purpose of the second part of the text? (describes how to make a kite) How does the text look different in the two parts? (The report is organized in paragraphs with headings. The procedural text is a list of steps to follow.) How do you know what to do first when you make a kite? What do you notice about the type of verbs in the procedural text? (They are command verbs, telling the reader to do something.)  

Give students worksheet 1 and tell them you want them to use the procedural text in the book as a model to write a procedure of their own. Review what information is needed when giving directions: a title, the materials needed, and the steps written in order. Help them brainstorm ideas of something simple they know how to do, for example, How to Make a Peanut Butter Sandwich.