Build Background
Some students may not have heard of Robin Hood. Familiarize them with the time period in which the story takes place. Explain who the character Robin Hood was and why his legend has lasted. Show them the first three illustrations in the book to help them picture the setting. 

Distribute the worksheet and have students complete the Before Reading section.
Say: On this worksheet there are words taken from the story. I want you to think about what might happen in the story. Then, using these words in the order in which they appear, I want you to write a few sentences that tell what you think happens. Make sure you use the words in complete sentences.  
Allow time for students to write their sentences. Then have students share their sentences and discuss each other’s ideas. 

Skim and Scan
Give students a copy of the book and have them look at the table of contents. Read the chapter titles, and have students consider what might happen in each chapter. Ask them on what page they can find the glossary, and have them turn to that page. Talk about the purpose of the glossary, and encourage them to use it as they read. Point out the word archers on page 5, and have students find it in the glossary. At this point, don’t have students scan the illustrations, because you want them to check their predictions through their reading.