Noise+in+the+Night

Day 1
1. Begin with predictions. Practice the sign language for predictions. Look at cover / title, and record original predictions. Look through pictures silently and revise predictions. 2. Read to page 7 and revise predictions. What do we know now?

Day 2

 * 1) Really focus on how you change predictions as you read. Review predictions they made and have them record it on the predictions sheet. Write one down about the boys being afraid of a noise in the night. "Good readers change their predictions as they read so their brains can make better and better predictions as they go along. This helps them understand the story more."
 * 2) Have students read to page 10.
 * 3) Model with a think-aloud: "I predicted they would be afraid of a noise in the night. But I can see on page 10 that Manuel isn't afraid after all. He tells Jason to go back to sleep! So I am going to change my prediction."
 * 4) As they finish reading, tell them to write down after each 2 pages how they change their predictions. Keep referring back.
 * 5) Come to share and reflect on the predictions. Which were right? How did changing your predictions help you understand the story better?

Day 3

 * 1) Re-read so they can answer questions about the book. Ask them to note any words they don't know what they mean.
 * 2) Talk about unknown words and how to figure them out from context clues.
 * 3) Questions: distinguish between Right There questions and inference questions. For right there questions, they put their fingers on. For inference questions, do the sign language for inferring, and find evidence for your inference.
 * 4) What things do Jason and Manuel like to do in their tent?
 * 5) How can you tell they like their tent so much?
 * 6) How many times did Jason hear the noise before Manuel?
 * 7) Why are they afraid if they are sleeping in their own backyard? (inference)
 * 8) Who do you think is braver, Jason or Manuel? Who is more afraid? (inference)