On Monday, we read Scaredy Squirrel makes a friend by Melanie Watt. To activate prior knowledge, I asked my friends to answer these questions, What are we scared of/not scared of? What makes a good friend?
During the first read, I asked these three questions:
During the first read, I asked these three questions:
- Do you think a fish would be a perfect friend? Why or why not?
- I wonder why Scaredy needs all those things. What do you think?
- What do you think might happen with the dog?
"Big Idea" Question: Discuss with a buddy the question, Which do you think would make a better friend, a fish or a dog?
Some suggested fish and some dog. It was amazing to hear them speak about what makes a good friend.
You can do the same at home while reading any book. Choose 2 or three events of importance and pose higher order thinking questions... such as: What do you think will happen if..., I wonder why..., What are your thoughts about..., etc.
Cheers!
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