TEXT & AUTHOR:

The Sandwich by Beth Johnson (Level E)

READING FOCUS/

BOTTOM LINES:

• Students read 2-4 word phrasing

GROUP/STUDENTS:

BEFORE READING:

(5 Minutes)

Word Solving Strategy:

Use known words to read new words.

• look-looked
• read-reading

Introduction to the Book:

• Preview front cover
• “Today we are going to read The Sandwich by Beth Johnson. Take a moment and preview the text.”
• “What do you notice?”
• “What do you think it will be about?"

Reading Strategy:

Today when you read focus on trying to read with fluent phrasing.

DURING READING:

Open Ended Questions for Written Responses after each Individual Student Finishes Reading: (Teacher should consider the written response for students on K and above. Students on Level M and higher should always have a written response)

• Students read aloud quietly
• Teacher monitors use of word solving strategies

AFTER READING:

(5-7 minutes)

Retell: (Students must include…)

[Anchor Chart Level E]

Let's Retell

In the book ____________

• The story takes place...
• The characters are...
• _________ wants _______ but ________________________
• _________ solves the problem by ________________________

Check for Understanding: (Factual, Inferential and Critical)

Factual Questions:

What did Victor put on his sandwich?

Inferential Questions:

Why did Victor want a sandwich?

Critical Thinking Questions:

Why did Victor keep adding foods to his sandwich?