by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
Have students research what life is and was like in the Arctic. They can learn about the harsh weather, the climate, the land, the animals and how people survived living there. This research will give the students some background knowledge that they can use while...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 19, 2026
How has the illustrator used color to create interest for the reader? (He used rich, vibrant colors to engage the reader.) What do you notice about the illustrations? (There is a horse in each illustration, as well as the presence of other animals and regalia of the...
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...
