The students share their pictures with the rest of the class, explaining what they believe will occur next in the story. Some students will have read the book before, but be sure to allow them to share anyway. At the front of the room, each student shares with the rest of the class what they believe will happen next in the story. Have the students now draw and color on the right hand side of the paper. This time, they will create a picture of what actually happened in the book.
Students create another picture, according to the teacher's directions.
The students share their pictures with the rest of the class, briefly explaining the contents of their pictures. At the front of the room, each student shares with the rest of the class what actually happened in the story. As a possible extension activity, have the students look at the pictures in the book and draw a picture of what they believe may happen in the story. Remind them that this is prediction. After reading the book with a family member or friend, have them discuss with that person whether or not their original idea actually occurred within the story.