Reading alound the first seven paragraphs. Referring back and answering questions that were generated. Discussing the senses Bledsoe includes in her description of the library. Allowing time for silent reading of the first chapter. Listening to reactions at certain points.
Students choose and work with someone else who makes the same choice.
All of the choices encourage students to re-read. Each choice draws on one of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences. Student Choices Make up ten questions to ask the author. Design a flyer to announce a reading by Lucy Bledsoe. Act out a part of the first chapter with a partner.