2.1.3 Pup Camps Out CHARACTER AND SETTING MONITOR AND FIX UP SUMMARY In this story, a puppy goes with his STRATEGY SUPPORT: MONITOR AND FIX UP mother and father on his first camping trip. It extends the lesson concept of what we can discover by exploring nature. BUILD BACKGROUND Ask children to share what Remind children that good readers know that what they read must make sense. Tell children that they should check as they read this book to make sure they understand what they are reading. Model by reading page 3. Say: “This doesn’t make sense. I want to know why Pup is so happy. Maybe I will find out later in the story.” Model questions to ask: “What does this mean? Does this make sense? Do I understand this?” Explain that there are different ways to check understanding. One way is to read on. Model: “On page 6, Pup’s father is thinking about a fish. Does this make sense? I should read on to find out why he did that.” Encourage children to write short notes whenever there is something in the story they don’t understand. Have them check off each note if it is cleared up later in the story. they know about camping. Ask: How is camping different from living at home? COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS LESSON VOCABULARY bear couldn’t love straight build father mother INTRODUCE THE BOOK INTRODUCE THE TITLE AND AUTHOR Discuss with children the title and author of Pup Camps Out. Explain that science includes learning about how people relate to nature. Ask: How might this book connect to science? PREVIEW/USE TEXT FEATURES Have children look at the pictures in the book before reading. Ask: Who is the story about? What is happening? Have children read the heading for the background information on page 8. Ask and discuss: Is this part of the story? What is this part of the book about? READ THE BOOK SET PURPOSE Have children set a purpose for reading Pup Camps Out. Remind children of what they discussed in building background. You may need to work with children to have th