Saxon Phonics 1 Literature Extensions Product ... - Saxon Publishers
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GRANDDADDY’S STREET SONGS<br />
by Monalisa DeGross<br />
illustrated by Floyd Cooper<br />
(Give after Lesson 80.)<br />
BEFORE READING/SET PURPOSES<br />
<strong>Phonics</strong> 1<br />
Display the cover of the book, read the title, and point out the names of the author and<br />
illustrator. Ask students when they think the story takes place. Have them explain their<br />
answers.<br />
Take a picture walk through several spreads. Draw attention to the soft, muted colors in<br />
the illustrations. Ask: What do you think this book will be about? What do you want to find out<br />
about the boy in the story? Who do you think the man with him might be?<br />
DURING READING<br />
What is in the wagon? What is the man, or arabber, doing? (The man is trying to sell fruits<br />
and vegetables.)<br />
What is a “gimmick”? (something special that will attract a customer’s attention)<br />
What is Granddaddy’s gimmick? (He repeats the types of fruits and vegetables in his songs.)<br />
Why does Roddy enjoy looking at the photo album with Granddaddy? (Possible answers: He<br />
enjoys hearing stories. It makes him feel close to Granddaddy; it is a special time.)<br />
AFTER READING/RETURN TO PURPOSES<br />
Why do you think men like Granddaddy stopped arabbin’? (People started shopping at more<br />
stores.)<br />
How did Granddaddy make his stories special? (He acted them out, he sang, and he let<br />
Roddy help.)<br />
Do you think the story is realistic or a fantasy? (realistic)<br />
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