Guidance - Negotiating the Text

Overview

In this video clip, the teacher guides the class in a discussion about how Choco (the main character) can let the mother bear know he appreciates her. The class decides that there should be a thank you note written.

Classroom Activity: Observations

During the reflection portion of the video, the teacher mentions how the Read Aloud activity is a springboard for the interactive writing activities that follow. Notice how she has selected a story that has cross-curricular elements (science and language arts literacy). The teacher uses the Read Aloud and interactive writing activities to show the connection between reading and writing.