Realistic fiction The Real McCoy – Rigby

3. Depending on students’ success
with the book, address one or
more of the teaching points listed
on Day 1. Use these teaching
points as appropriate during the
five-day teaching sequence.
Responding to the Text
See activities listed on Day 5.These
may be used on any day throughout
the five-day teaching sequence.
Day 5
Reading the Text
Chapters 15–19 (pages 84–106)
Below Grade Level Readers
1. Read Chapter 15, stopping at the
break on page 86.
Model a think-aloud Identify
key events for a retelling.
Devin’s homemade ice cream was a big
success. They sold all of it, and even
sooner than they thought. It seems
they are pleasantly surprised at the
profit they made.
2. Have students read the rest of
Chapter 15 with a partner.
What do you think Mom and Dad
talked about on the phone? How might
Devin’s idea affect the diner’s future?
What is Mom’s definition of “the real
McCoy”? How did your prediction from
Chapter 2 compare with her definition?
3. Have students read Chapter 16
with a partner.
What is the meaning of the chapter
title? How does the phrase, “the real
McCoy” suit Devin’s ice cream? What is
Devin hoping for now? Judging from
Chapter 17’s title, predict whether his
wish will come true.
4. Read Chapter 17 to students.
How is Devin about to play the role of
hero again? Do you think Devin is acting
in a realistic way by suggesting
that Mrs. Costa work for nothing?
Explain your thoughts.
5. Invite students to read Chapter 18
with a partner. ✔
Why does Danny’s mom agree to work
at Gram’s Diner? How is Gram’s Diner
like Devin’s ice cream?
6. Read Chapter 19 with students.
Pause after the second full paragraph
on page 103 and discuss
how Devin must be feeling at this
point in the story.
Are you surprised by the crowd at the
diner? by the popularity of Devin’s ice
cream? Why or why not?
Finish reading the chapter with
students.
How does Gram’s Diner menu reflect
the chapter’s title?
On Grade Level Readers
1. Read Chapter 15, stopping at the
break on page 86. Engage students
in a think-aloud as they identify
key events for a retelling.
2. Invite students to read the rest of
Chapter 15.
Do you think the boys have earned
enough to get the diner out of debt?
Why or why not?
3. Have students read Chapter 16.
How does the phrase, “the real McCoy”
suit Devin’s ice cream? Where did that
expression come from? What is Devin
Ask students to apply the
phrase, “the real McCoy”
to things that are genuine
and not imitations.
Have students predict
what is in the package
on page 97.
Have students predict
what the surprise is on
page 99.
Have students think back
to their original predictions
from Chapter 2
about the meaning of
“the real McCoy.” How
does their prediction
compare with Mom’s
definition (p. 87)?
✔Assessment
Observe and informally
assess students as they
read, asking individuals
to quietly read aloud a
portion of the text.
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