Iguana - Reading Street Texas

eReadersBuild Background■ Extend the Concept Extend the weekly question How do you know if asolution is a good solution? Sometimes finding a good solution to an ordinaryproblem, such as choosing a pet, becomes complicated because of unusualcircumstances. What circumstances can make such an ordinary problemdifficult? (people’s differing opinions, needs and wants, and living environment)Advanced ReaderFor a complete lessonplan and additionalpractice, see theLeveled ReaderTeaching Guide.■ Before Reading Puppy Problems, have students look atthe illustrations in the book and use them to predict whatwill happen in the text. After that, have students set apurpose for reading.■ During Reading Have students read the Advanced Readerindependently, and encourage them to think critically.• What makes choosing a dog a problem for Zoe and herfamily?Puppy Problems• How do you think these problems make Zoe feel about living in the governor’smansion?■ After Reading Have students review the concept map and explain how PuppyProblems helps students answer the weekly question How do you know if asolution is a good solution? Prompt as necessary.• What decision does Zoe make? Why does she make this choice?• In your opinion, do Zoe and her family find a good solution? Explain.• Based on this book and what you already know, why is it sometimes difficultto find a good solution?■ Now Try This Have small groups choose a type of pet and research how to feedand care for it. Students may choose a typical pet, such as a dog, cat, rabbit,or hamster. Others may choose a more exotic pet, such as an iguana, parrot,ferret, turtle, python, tropical fish, or potbellied pig. Each group should prepare ado’s and don’ts list of how to care for that animal. Groups should work on theirresearch and lists throughout the week.TEKS3.31.A.2 Participate in teacher-led discussions by answering questions with appropriate detail.DAYDifferentiatedInstruction1Pacing SmallGroup Instruction5-Day PlanDAY 1DAY 2DAY 3DAY 4DAY 5• Extend the concept• Read AdvancedReader• Compare andContrast• Visualize• Revisit Student Editionpp. 240–247• Unfamiliar Words• Revisit Student Editionpp. 248–255• 21st Century Skills:E-mail• Read/Revisit StudentEdition pp. 260–263• Reread for fluency• Reread AdvancedReader3- or 4-Day PlanDAY 1DAY 2DAY 3• Extend the concept• Read AdvancedReader• Compare andContrast• VisualizeAdvanced15–20 min• Revisit Student Editionpp. 240–247• Unfamiliar Words• Revisit Student Editionpp. 248–255• 21st Century Skills:E-mail• Read/Revisit StudentEdition pp. 260–263• Reread for fluencyDAY 4• Reread AdvancedReader3 Day Plan: Eliminate the shaded box.I Wanna IguanaDI•37