by Emma Davis | Aug 10, 2026
Do a slow picture walk through the book without reading the text. Ask students to describe what they notice about the colors, facial expressions, and settings. Have them predict what the story might be about and how the child feels.
by Emma Davis | Jul 31, 2026
Students complete a teacher-created quiz similar to the one in the book and explain their answers.
by Emma Davis | Jul 31, 2026
Students hold up YES or NO cards to decide if the gnus could really be doing what is shown.
by Emma Davis | Jul 31, 2026
Teacher pauses and asks students what facts they already know that help confirm or deny the claim.
by Emma Davis | Jul 31, 2026
Students discuss what a fact is versus something that is made up. The teacher records student examples on chart paper, labeling them FACT or OPINION.