Before Reading
Introducing the Book
Show children the book and have them tell you what they notice (title, author, illustrator, pictures). Ask: What kind of story do you think we will be reading today? How do you know that? Look at the title page and the back cover and have children ask I wonder questions. List these questions on the board or chart paper.
Building Background
Begin a discussion about mythology with children. Ask: Does anyone know what the word myth means? Introduce children to myths and make connections with any other books you have read that are based on Indian legends or myths. Make sure that you either decide on a definition for the word myth, or that you define the word myth for the class. One definition for the word myth is: A traditional story that is passed down through generations in a culture that explains beliefs or events in nature. Ask children what they think might be a good subject for a myth. Brainstorm events or phenomena that might be explained using myths. If you have been keeping track of the books you read to the class, refer to the list. Read the inside information about the origin of this book. Locate Crater Lake and Oregon on a map.
Book Walk
Write these words on the board: resilient (page 12), gazed (page 4), vowed (page 20). As you walk through the book, have children look for these words and read the sentences. Have them talk about what the words might mean. Have children continue to make predictions about the story.
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