During this stage, children s prior knowledge and inner voices are tapped. In fact, ALL students have an input in the first stage of writing and will acquire ownership of their writing. Throughout the reading, ask critical thinking questions. Start students using their thinking skills before the first reading. The teacher reads and asks questions.
Students read story on their own.
If possible, have several copies of the book for group reading. Review sequence of story. Show how the events are the concept of the story. Student lists other ways the bunny can run away from home and what his mother may become to be near her little baby. Write four events for each character.