Saxon Phonics 1 Literature Extensions Product ... - Saxon Publishers
Saxon Phonics 1 Literature Extensions Product ... - Saxon Publishers
Saxon Phonics 1 Literature Extensions Product ... - Saxon Publishers
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CURIOUS GEORGE RIDES A BIKE<br />
by H. A. Rey<br />
(Give after Lesson 60.)<br />
BEFORE READING/SET PURPOSES<br />
<strong>Phonics</strong> 1<br />
Display the cover of the book, read the title, and point out the name of the author/illustrator.<br />
Note that H. A. Rey wrote the story and drew the pictures. Point to the word curious<br />
and have students explain what it means. Ask students if they have heard other stories<br />
about Curious George.<br />
Take a picture walk through several spreads. Ask: Who do you think this book is about?<br />
What do you think will happen next?<br />
DURING READING<br />
Why does the man give George a bike? (George has been living with him for three years.)<br />
How does George make a boat? (by folding newspapers)<br />
What does Bob want George to do? (ride his bike in the animal show)<br />
How does George save the baby bear? (He climbs the tree and puts the baby bear in his<br />
newspaper bag.)<br />
AFTER READING/RETURN TO PURPOSES<br />
How do you think the man felt when George disobeyed him? (Possible answers: angry,<br />
worried, frustrated)<br />
How do you know that George was curious? (He always stopped what he was doing to try<br />
something new.)<br />
Do you think this story could really happen? Why or why not? (Possible answer: No;<br />
people cannot keep monkeys as pets and treat them like children.)<br />
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Extension 6
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