Comprehension Strategies

1. Read to the first discussion point. Make new predictions in groups of 3 or 4. Choose one prediction and act it out in front of the class.

2. After reading a story, have students write the story using themselves and their own personal experiences. If they have not had this type of experience have them write a fictional story.

3. After reading the book, have the student illustrate their favorite part of the book.

4. Using a familiar tune, write new lyrics about your favorite part of the story.