Mushroom in the Rain

Word Knowledge1. huddled drenched sniffed flicked

2. barely hardly loudly suddenly

3. harder closer nearer

4. sat ran ant had

Fluency

1. The man sat in the chair.

2. The rain came down harder and harder.

3. The fox came nearer and sniffed.

Building Background Remember what we have learned about rainy days.

What do people do on rainy days? What do you think animals do on rainy days?

What are some acts of kindness people might show on a rainy day?

Building BackgroundNow lets talk about mushrooms…

What are mushrooms?

What do they look like?

Are they big?

Are they small?

Where do they grow?

Background InformationGenre:

Fantasy

People, animals, and/or objects are able to do things that they cannot do in the real world.

Things happen that could not happen in the real world.

Can you think of some

other stories fantasy

stories you have read?

ClearingA spot in a forest where

no trees are growing.

BarelyHardly, not quite able.

DrenchedSoaked; very wet.

HuddledCrowded; close

together.

FlickedGave a quick, light

snap.

Comprehension StrategiesGood Readers…

Make PredictionsGuess what will happen next based on

what you have read or heard.

“I predict that ___ will happen…”

“I think ______ will happen…”

Monitor and ClarifySlow down and reread to determine the

meaning of words and more difficult ideas or passages.

“I didn’t understand that. Let me reread for clarity.”

“I am confused by that. I need to clarify.

SummarizeKeep track of what you have read and focus on

important details

“At the beginning of the story…” “Then…”