Students summarize and re-write the plot of the story. Students predict what will happen next in the story. Students categorize Arrow to the Sun according to the setting, characters, and plot. Students design a flip book listing the setting, characters, and plot and illustrate each category. Students have the book, student worksheet, poster, and flip book to use as visuals.
Students create a flip chart book and illustrate each category.
Introduce the title and author of Arrow to the Sun. Ask students to predict what the story is about by looking at the cover. Have students predict what area and time the story takes place. Read Arrow to the Sun. Display the three posters.