by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 19, 2026
Pose the following question to students: “If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?” The students can write or draw their response on a post-it note or a piece of paper. Post their responses on chart paper. Read the story aloud to students without...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 19, 2026
Brainstorm and create a word web of text genres titled “Things We Read.” Record ideas on chart paper or on the Smartboard. Examples: labels, recipes, fiction, ads, magazines, comics, nonfiction (biography, informational text), signs, poetry, graphic novels, chapter...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 17, 2026
In addition to introducing the author, the illustrator and the publisher, it is worth taking the time to analyze the front cover with children: • What emotions do you experience when you look at this picture? • How would you feel if the Big Bad Wolf were in your...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 17, 2026
Below are ten key words from the book. Draw the first picture that comes to mind for each word. If there is a word you don’t know, try to guess or use a dictionary. If completing this exercise in a class, use these words to play Pictionary. Split the class into teams....
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 17, 2026
Consider the title of this book. What do you think this book will be about? What do you think the kite will see? Do you think this will be a happy or sad book? Why?
