Lesson 1: Making Predictions
- Look at the cover only (don't turn the book over!). What do you think this story will be about?
- Turn the book over and read the blurb. Were you on the right track?
- Design a new cover based on your predictions.
Lesson 2: Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
Listen to the shared reading of chapters 1 and 2. In your Shared writing books, complete the following:
- Who are the main characters in the story? List them.
- Create a character profile on Sadako and one other character. The character profiles must include the following:
- Character Name:
- Year of Birth:
- Age:
- Personality Traits: (e.g. friendly, generous, athletic, funny, etc.)
- Physical Features: (e.g. black hair, long legs, small eyes, etc.)
- Other Interesting Facts: (e.g. smartest student in the class)
Lesson 3: Chapter 3 "Sadako's Secret"
In your Shared Reading books, answer the following questions (make sure you write down the question before answering):
- What was Sadako's secret?
- What was Sadako's good news?
- What were the signs of her illness?
- Why do you think she has decided to keep it a secret?
- What do you think might happen next?