Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber*

An oldie but a goody!
Ira having his first sleep over at Reggie's house.  The problem arises when he must decide if he is going to take along his teddy bear, Tah-Tah.  His parents do not think Reggie will laugh; his sister continually states "He'll laugh."  Poor Ira vacillates between bringing Tah-Tah and not bringing him throughout the story.
Lots of opportunities to make inferences and connections.  My boys and I had a good time thinking while I read this book aloud to them.
Strategies:  connections, inferring, author's message
Warnings/points to discuss: Reggie begins to tell a scary ghost story.
Guided Reading Level: L (2nd grade)
Grade Level Equivalent: 3.5

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