This is a question with answer options. Goal: How do I put the the reinforcement wire into the concrete ?

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

Select from the following.
[1]. Pour half of the concrete needed in the mold, poke the concrete to add air bubbles with scrap wood, then place the reinforcement wire on the concrete, then pour and pack the remaining concrete..
[2]. Pour half of the concrete needed in the mold, pack the concrete to remove any air bubble with scrap wood, then place the reinforcement wire on the concrete, then pour and pack the remaining concrete.....I think the answer is
[2].