by Emma Davis | Sep 14, 2026
Before reaching the solutions section in the book, ask students to predict what the child might do to feel less lonely. Compare student predictions with the strategies presented in the text.
by Emma Davis | Sep 14, 2026
Conduct a picture walk using the illustrations. Ask students what they notice about the child’s facial expressions, body language, and surroundings. Encourage students to predict what the story may be about and how the child might be feeling.
by Emma Davis | Sep 3, 2026
Students will gather evidence, track clues and make predictions. Materials: Detective notebook Evidence chart Students maintain a notebook throughout the novel. Before reading, students create four sections in their notebooks: Clues: Record unusual events, discoveries...
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Before reading the text, complete a picture walk using only the illustrations. Encourage students to carefully study each page and describe what they notice about the child’s facial expressions, body language, and surroundings. Ask students to predict: Where is the...
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Display the cover. Ask students to describe what they see and predict what the monster might need help with.
