ELL Readers Teaching Guide Unit 5, Week 1 The Farmer’s Hat 49The Farmer’s Hat INTRODUCE THE BOOK Activate Prior Knowledge/Build Background Read the title, and have children look at the
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The Farmer’s Hat
INTRODUCE THE BOOK
Activate Prior Knowledge/Build
Background Read the title, and have children
look at the picture Ask them what they think will
happen to the farmer’s hat Ask them if they have
ever had a hat or other object blow away in
the wind Invite them to tell what happened Tell
children this book tells about a problem with the
farmer’s hat
Preview/Use Text Features Preview the
reader by talking about the illustrations together
and naming the labeled items
Preteach Vocabulary Review the
high-frequency words that appear in this book: along
and never Introduce these key words from the
book: blew (p 2), chased (p 2), wait (p 2),
and spinning (p 7) Discuss these words and
add them to a Word Wall
READ THE BOOK
Choose among these options for reading to
support children at all English profi ciency levels
Read Aloud Read the book aloud as children
follow along Pause to verify comprehension and
to explain unfamiliar concepts
Monitored Reading Have children read
aloud a few pages at a time Use the following
questions to support comprehension:
• Pages 2–3 When did the farmer’s hat
blow away? (His hat blew away when it was
time to feed the pigs and cows.)
• Pages 4–5 When did the farmer’s hat
blow away? (His hat blew away when it was
time to feed the hens and the horse.)
• Pages 6–8 How is the farmer’s problem
solved? (The spider spins strings for the hat
The strings hold the hat on his head.)
Reread Have children reread the book with a
partner, in small groups, or independently Have
them complete the Study Guide on page 50
RESPOND
Answers to the Reader’s Inside Back Cover:
Talk About It
1 The farmer’s hat blew away They had to wait
while he chased it before they could eat (Cause and Effect)
2 She made strings for the hat (Plot) Write About It
3 Answers will vary
Support writers at various English proficiency levels
Beginning Allow children to dictate their
story in the home language If feasible, have a more proficient partner help translate
Intermediate Have children generate a list
of possible words to use in their writing
Advanced Ask children to write at least three
sentences
Extend Language ducks, turkeys
Answers to page 50:
Possible responses: First, the hat blows away Then, the spider makes strings
Last, the farmer wears the hat.
Family Link Read aloud the Family Link
activity on page 50 before sending copies of the Study Guide home with children Later, have them share the stories they heard about helpful spiders
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• Read The Farmer’s Hat again.
• Look at the pictures Write about what happens
first, next, and last.
Family Link
Ask family members to share any stories they know
about a helpful spider.
First,
Next,
Last,
Study Guide
The Farmer’s Hat
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