by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 19, 2026
Why do you think that author / illustrator Leo Yerxa chose the title Ancient Thunder for this book? Suggest a different title and explain your thinking.
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 19, 2026
(text to self, text to text, text to world, text to media) What does this book make you think of/remind you of?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 19, 2026
Think Aloud — What do the following phrases mean? Teachers will model the “Think Aloud” process for students with this activity. http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/think_alouds “… first sparkles of new daylight” (sunrise) “Over a sea of grass” (running on the...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 19, 2026
As you look through the illustrations on each page of the book, what do you notice? Why is this important?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 19, 2026
As the story is read aloud, ask students to create mental images of what the text is about. Have them share their ideas with the class. Reread the text to students, showing the pictures as the text is read aloud.
