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THE PERFECT PET. OBJECTIVES. TODAY WE WILL…. Analyze Story Structure Identify the problem and solution in a plot Use academic language: problem, solution. VOCABULARY REVIEW. Perfect Nothing wrong with something Challenge Task that requires extra effort Healthy Not sick Satisfy
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OBJECTIVES TODAY WE WILL…. Analyze Story Structure Identify the problem and solution in a plot Use academic language: problem, solution
VOCABULARY REVIEW • Perfect • Nothing wrong with something • Challenge • Task that requires extra effort • Healthy • Not sick • Satisfy • Make someone happy • Manage • You are able to do something even if it is not easy • Scratch • Cut or scrape • Appetite • Feeling of wanting to eat
STRATEGY:Analyze Story Structure • Story structure is the way a writer shows the characters, setting, and plot (events) in a story. • Identifying the elements (parts) in a story and how they fit together helps you understand what is happening.
SKILL: Problem and Solution • The problem in a story is what the main character wants to do, find out, or change • The story ends when the character finds a solution, or a way to solve the problem.
PREVIEW & PREDICT When I say “Go”, take 1 minute to preview the illustrations. Ask yourself: • Will this story be funny? • Why or why not? On your index card, write your predictions. After we listen to the selection, we will see if your questions were answered.
FOCUS QUESTION • Read to find out… • How does Elizabeth solve her problem? NOW…you will read along as we listen to….
Let’s Check our Predictions! • Share with your criss-cross/shoulder partner your questions. Were they answered? • Did you find out how Elizabeth solves her problem? TOMORROW WE WILL… • Use our “Problem and Solution Chart” to answer the Comprehension Check questions on page 141.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT…. If you could choose any pet in a pet store, which one would you choose. Why?