THE PERFECT PET

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THE PERFECT PET
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OBJECTIVES

• TODAY WE WILL.
• Analyze Story Structure
• Identify the problem and solution in a plot
• Use academic language problem, solution

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VOCABULARY REVIEW

• Perfect
• Nothing wrong with something
• Challenge
• Task that requires extra effort
• Healthy
• Not sick
• Satisfy
• Make someone happy
• Manage
• You are able to do something even if it is not
  easy
• Scratch
• Cut or scrape
• Appetite
• Feeling of wanting to eat

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STRATEGYAnalyze Story Structure

• Story structure is the way a writer shows the
  characters, setting, and plot (events) in a
  story.
• Identifying the elements (parts) in a story and
  how they fit together helps you understand what
  is happening.

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SKILL Problem and Solution

• The problem in a story is what the main character
  wants to do, find out, or change
• The story ends when the character finds a
  solution, or a way to solve the problem.

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PREVIEW PREDICT

• When I say Go, take 1 minute to preview the
  illustrations.
• Ask yourself
• Will this story be funny?
• Why or why not?
• On your index card, write your predictions.
  After we listen to the selection, we will see if
  your questions were answered.

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FOCUS QUESTION

• Read to find out
• How does Elizabeth solve her problem?
• NOWyou will read along as we listen to.

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THE PERFECT PET
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Lets Check our Predictions!

• Share with your criss-cross/shoulder partner your
  questions. Were they answered?
• Did you find out how Elizabeth solves her
  problem?
• TOMORROW WE WILL
• Use our Problem and Solution Chart to answer
  the Comprehension Check questions on page 141.

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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT.

• If you could choose any pet in a pet store, which
  one would you choose. Why?