With a marker and chart paper she jots down student ideas. She focuses on making the story relevant to the class and adds to her list of questions. Maybe he'll be important, maybe not. At this point in the story, the characters are staying in a dirty hotel.
Students share personal stories about traveling and staying in hotels.
Reading and discussion continue until the students break for physical education, recess and lunch. I want them to know that they're part of a community. And I want them to get along. Everybody offers something special. Just take the time to listen.