This, in turn, creates the desire within the student to read more on his own. The teacher sometimes reads part of the story, stops at an interesting part, and then encourages the students to read the rest of the book to discover what happened. The children give reports on an interesting part of a story they have read. This generates class discussion from students who are reading the same book and creates a high interest in that particular book. Students write summaries on two books of their own choosing in the set.
Creative writing is the best part of the unit.
The children pretend they are one of the horses mentioned in the books. Some of the most successful creative writings the children do each year are a result of this assignment. Projects accomplish many things for the student. Initially, they generate interest in the unit. They also require a child to respond in a creative manner.