During Reading
Say: Read to the end of page 9 and then be prepared to discuss how what Tom did affects the plot
Ask them such questions as: What are the things that led up to Tom being suspended for three days? How could Tom have handled the situation differently? What else could the principal have done besides suspending Tom? Do you think that this will fix the problem?
Ask children to read to the end of 13 and then be prepared to discuss how what Tom did on the beach related to what happened in the plot.
Say: Tell the person next to you how the plot is unfolding and how what Tom does affects what happens in the story. What has happened in the story so far that has influenced Isaac’s WHAT?? NOTHING HERE? Before you continue reading, make a prediction about how the relationship between Tom and the old woman will develop actions. What do you think Tom will do next?
Have children read the rest of the book independently. Have them mark with a sticky note any word or phrase they did not understand or could not pronounce. You can clarify these later. During this time you may choose to work with another group. Alternatively, you may wish to work individually with some children to monitor their oral reading and comprehension of parts of the text.
Say: I want you to finish reading the book at your own pace. As you read, I want you to think about what Tom does and how his actions affect the plot. Jot these down on a piece of paper because we are going to discuss them later.
Using the Worksheet
Introduce the Worksheet. Have children start work on the Worksheet as they finish reading the text.
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