A. Interactive Reading of “Suppose At The Supermarket" for grades Pre-k through 2nd.
I. Introduction
- I introduce myself to the children.
- I tell them I am the author of several rhyming books. The one I am here to read to you is called “Suppose At The Supermarket.”
- I explain that this is a silly book that has very funny rhymes. We talk about what rhyming words are and I elicit examples from the children. “Suppose At The Supermarket” is a rhyming tale filled with humor and adventure. As food products take on a human-like role, children realize that food shopping is more fun than they ever imagined.
- Children are asked if they know the difference between the words author and illustrator. Once again I explain that I am the author. A discussion of each term takes place.
II. Presentation:
- I ask how many of them like rhyming words? I say,”If you like words that rhyme clap your hand
- If you like silly stories, stamp your feet. If you like stories that are silly and rhyme, say, ’”I like silly rhyming stories.”’
- “Are you ready?”
III. Read “Suppose At The Supermarket.”
- After each page is read, I circulate around the room showing each of the pages of the story. This is accompanied by a power point presentation that enables every student to get a clear view of the pages.
- After the completion of the reading, I explain the importance of the last two pages which is left blank. These pages have a picture of crayons at the top. This is where the children get to use their own imagination and with the help of parents they write their own silly ideas and use their own crayons to draw funny pictures. I tell the children, they are the ones with the best imaginations!
IV. Interactive Activity:
- After the completion of the story, the children are encouraged to participate in a matching game. Enlarged pictures, from the pages of the book, are used for students to match the appropriate rhymes.
- At the end of the matching, the children are asked to recall any of their favorite rhymes from the book.
V. Photos:
- Pictures of students who purchased the book are placed on my website – with parental permission of course – along with willing faculty members.
VI. Conclusion:
- The program for children ages four through eight concludes with me encouraging the children to create their own books by writing and illustrating stories.
- I say to the audience, “It’s time to applaud yourselves for being such a wonderful audience.”
VII. Goodbyes:
- I thank everyone and say my goodbyes!
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