by, elisa kleven · the title of the book is the lion and the little red bird, and the author, or...

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START: Read 1 Guide for Repeated Interactive Read-Alouds

Read 1: STATE STATE: Show cover illustration and identify title and author. The title of the book is The Lion and the Little Red Bird, and the author, or

the person who wrote the story, is Elisa Kleven.

STATE: Purpose of Read 1: (Look at the cover) Look at the lion with the green on his tail. It looks like the bird might

be asking him a question about his tail. I wonder how the lion answers him. Let’s read and find out.

Read 1: TEACH

TEACH: Push-in story problem that’s connected to the story purpose by using the think-aloud strategy (p. 4 Explanation

pushes in story problem.)

TEACH: Push-in and connect key events that relate to the story problem..

Page # Events Page # Previous Event/Explanation

4 The lion doesn’t answer the bird’s question. I noticed the little red bird really wants to know why the lion’s tail is green, but the lion doesn’t understand what the bird is saying, so he can’t answer her. This is a problem

10 (push in event from p. 8 after the bird says, “why is your tail so orange?”)

8 Look! When he entered the cave the night before, his tail was green.

17 The bird noticed that the lion’s tail is now blue. 16

Remember, the night before, when he entered the cave his tail was orange.

Push-In and Connect

Key Events

The Lion and the Little Red Bird by, Elisa Kleven

Push-In Story Problem

Target Vocabulary


13 8 5,6

I noticed that the day before they were in the deep blue lake, beneath the bright blue sky. Oh, and remember when he entered the cave here, he had a green tail, but in the morning it was orange. Oh, I see. He had rolled in the field of orange flowers and chased the orange butterflies.

19 The lion is picking the red berries that are not ripe. They are not ready to eat.

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I noticed when he was in the field, he picked some orange flowers. And the next morning his tail was orange. Then after he had soaked his paws in the blue lake he had blue flowers in his mouth and carried them into his cave. Then the next day morning his tail was blue. (back to p. 19) I wonder why he is picking the berries if they are not ripe yet.

22 The bird is wondering about what color the lion’s tail will be in the morning and wishes he would answer her questions.

17 Remember, every time she asks him a question the lion just smiles. I’m thinking he smiles because he cannot speak the bird’s language.

23 When the lion heard the storm, he went out see if his friend the bird was all right.

21 Remember the bird had helped the lion pull a thorn out of his paw.

25,26 (after reading the text refer back to previous pages) 1 5 13

I noticed that in the beginning of the story they were in the green forest, then the field of orange flowers and butterflies, then the blue lake, and all of these things are in his picture.

28 The lion is using the red berry juice for paint. Look, there is a bowl of paint for each color his tail has been.

20 Now I understand why he was picking the red berries even though they weren’t ripe. He was going to use them to make red paint. He wanted to paint a picture of his friend the bird.

TEACH: Push-in target vocabulary using PAT. Page # Point Act Tell

1 Little red bird, lion, bushy green tail Forest – where lots of trees and plants grow Unusual- something very different


4 Understand – know what she was saying Language – the way we communicate, let each other know what we’re thinking and feeling Chirping- the sound a bird makes

5 Field, butterflies Wandered, roll, sniff

7 bird Disappear – she couldn’t see him anymore

9 tail swishing Astonished – really surprised, didn’t expect it Understand – he didn’t know what she was saying

12 mountain

13, 14 Lake, paws, bird Beneath - under Soaked – kept them in the water a long time

15, 16 Cave, bird Wondering – thinking about

17 Tail Magician – someone who does magic tricks

19 Berries, bird sour Ambled-slowly walked Ripe-ready to eat and taste good Company-he liked being around her

21 Nibbled Nibbled – little bites Thorn – a sharp piece of a plant

22 settled Sundown, swished Sundown – the end of the day Wondered – thought about

23 lightning Swept away, reached, crouched, shivering

Rushed –hurried, went really fast

25 Carried her, cave, pictures Colorful – has lots of colors

27,28 Bird, Bowl of berry juice, picture of the bird

Delighted – very happy Unusual – something very different

30 tail Berry-red - red like the berry juice

Target Tier 2 vocabulary related to story: mystery – something you cannot explain communicate – how we let people know what we are thinking or feeling


curious – you really want to know about something amazed – can hardly believe it

Read 1: ASK

ASK: Why did the lion just smile when the bird asked him questions?

Possible Answers: Because he liked the bird but he didn’t understand what she was saying.

He liked to hear the bird’s chirping.

They were friends, but they didn’t speak the same language.

Read 1: RESPOND RESPOND:

Restate what child said in a more complex sentence.

Use correct syntax.

Model rich vocabulary.

Build on children’s statements by adding more information.

Read 1: TIE TIE:

Summarize main idea: Even if you are very different from someone, you can still be friends.

Transition to next activity and push-in how it relates to the story.



Read 2: STATE STATE: Show cover illustration and identify title and author. The title of the book is The Lion and the Little Red Bird and the author, or

the person who wrote the story, is Elisa Kleven

STATE: Story Problem: Remember, the lion and the little red bird were friends, but they did not understand each

other. This is a problem because the bird really wanted to know why the lion’s tail was changing colors. STATE: Purpose of Read 2: I’m wondering why, even though they speak different languages, they are both so happy at

the end of the story.

Read 2: TEACH

TEACH: Push-in characters’ thoughts and feelings (as they connect to key events) that relate to the story problem.

Page # Events Characters’ Thoughts and Feelings

4 I wonder if the bird is curious. He’s probably thinking, “I really want to know why the lion’s tail is green.”

10 The bird notices the lion’s tail is orange. The bird is probably thinking, “When the lion went into the cave his tail was green and now it’s orange! How could that happen?” The lion is probably thinking, “I sure like hearing that red bird chirp. I enjoy her company.”

Push-In and Connect

Characters’ Feelings with

Key Events

The Lion and the Little Red Bird

by, Elisa Kleven

Push-In Story Problem

Target Vocabulary


13,14 Look at the bird and the lion. They look so happy. I think they are enjoying being together.

17

The bird noticed that the lion’s tail is now blue.

The bird is amazed. She’s thinking, “I really want to know how his tail is changing colors.”

19 The lion is picking the red berries that are not ripe. They are not ready to eat.

The bird is curious about why the lion is picking the berries. She’s thinking, “I tasted those berries and they are not ripe. Why would he be picking them?” Look at the lion smiling at the bird. I bet he’s thinking, “I really enjoy hearing the bird chirping even though I don’t know what she is saying. I like having her as my friend.”

21 The bird removes the thorn from the lion.

I bet the lion is thinking, “I am so thankful that my friend the bird was here to pull the thorn from my paw.” The bird is probably thinking, “I am happy that I could help my friend the lion.”

22 The bird is wondering about what color the lion’s tail will be in the morning and wishes he would answer her questions.

Look at the bird. I think she is confused and frustrated because the lion doesn’t answer her questions. She is probably thinking, “I really wish the lion could tell me why his tail changes colors every day.” Look at the lion’s face. I bet he’s hoping the bird will still be there in the morning. He’s probably thinking, “I really enjoy spending time with the bird. I like her company.”

23 When the lion heard the storm, he went out see if his friend the bird was all right.

I bet when the lion heard the storm he was concerned about the bird. He was probably thinking, ‘Oh, no, my friend the bird is out in the storm. I need to bring her into my cave where she will be safe.” I’m thinking the bird was probably terrified and so relieved when the lion came. She probably thought, “Oh, thank goodness the lion rescued me. I’m so thankful to have the lion for a friend.”

28 The lion is using the red berry juice for paint. Look, there is a bowl of paint for each color his tail has been.

The bird is probably thinking, “Oh, now I see how his tail changed colors. He was using his tail as a paint brush to paint all the beautiful things we had seen each day! I am so relieved to finally know the answer to my question. And now he is painting a picture of me. That makes me feel very special and happy.” Listening to the bird singing makes the lion happy. He’s thinking, “I’m so lucky to have a friend who sings so beautifully. ”

31 The lion and the red bird are together. Look at the lion and the red bird. They are so happy to be together.


TEACH: Push-in target vocabulary using PAT. Page # Point Act Tell

1 Little red bird, lion, bushy green tail Forest – where lots of trees and plants grow Unusual- something very different

4 Understand – know what she was saying Language – the way people communicate, talk to each other Chirping- the sound a bird makes

5 Field, butterflies Wandered, roll, sniff

7 bird Disappear – she couldn’t see him

9 tail swishing Astonished – really surprised, didn’t expect it Understand – he didn’t know what she was saying

12 mountain

13, 14 Lake, paws, bird Beneath - under Soaked – kept them in the water a long time

15, 16 Cave, bird Wondering – thinking about

17 Tail Magician – person who does magic tricks

19 Berries, bird sour Ambled-slowly walked Ripe-ready to eat and taste good Company- being with someone

21 Nibbled Nibbled – little bites Thorn – a sharp piece of a plant

22 settled Sundown, swished Sundown – the end of the day Wondered – thought about

23 lightning Swept away, reached, crouched, shivering

Rushed –hurried, went really fast

25 Carried her, cave, pictures Colorful – has lots of colors


27,28 Bird, Bowl of berry juice, picture of the bird

Delighted – very happy Unusual – something very different

30 tail Berry-red - red like the berry juice

Target Tier 2 vocabulary related to story: mystery – something you cannot explain communicate – how we let people know what we are thinking or feeling curious – you really want to know about something amazed – can hardly believe it

Read 2: ASK ASK: ( p. 29) Why are the lion and the little red bird both so happy?

Possible Answers: They understand each other now.

They can communicate with each other even though they don’t have the same language.

The bird knows why the lion’s tail changed colors.

They are friends. The bird likes the lion’s pictures, and the lion enjoys the bird’s song.

They appreciate each other’s talents.



Use correct syntax.


Build on children’s statements by adding more information.


Read 2: TIE TIE:


Transition to next activity and push-in how it relates to the story.



Read 3: STATE STATE: Show cover illustration and have the children recall the title and author. Remember, the title of the book is The Lion and the

Little Red Bird and the author, or the person who wrote the story, is Elisa Kleven.

STATE: Pull-out story problem. Do you remember what their problem was? They were friends, but they did not

understand each other. This is a problem because the bird really wanted to know why the lion’s tail was changing colors. STATE: Purpose of Read 3 Now that you know this story so well, I would like for you to help tell the story. I wonder why

the lion and the little red bird spent so much time together every day even though they didn’t understand one another. Let’s read to find out.

Read 3: TEACH

TEACH: Pull-out key events and characters’ thoughts and feelings.

Read a few passages that prompt children to respond, then proceed through the book pulling out language on each page.

Ask questions on each page, such as “WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE? ” or “TELL ME ABOUT THIS PAGE.” Read a few passages that

prompt children to respond when necessary.

Then connect character’s feelings to each event, “HOW DO YOU THINK __________FELT WHEN THAT HAPPENED?”

Page # Possible Descriptions of Events Possible Descriptions of Characters’ Thoughts and Feelings

4 What’s happening in this picture? The bird is asking the lion why his tail is

Pull-Out Characters’ Feelings

Key Events

The Lion and the Little Red Bird

by, Elisa Kleven

Pull-Out Story Problem

Target Vocabulary


green, but the lion doesn’t understand what she’s saying, so he just smiles at her

9,10 What’s happening on this page? The lion comes out the next day and his tail is orange.

What does the bird think about the lion’s tail being orange? He’s surprised, astonished, curious, amazed. What does the lion think about the bird’s chirping? He doesn’t understand what she is saying, but he likes to hear it. He thinks it’s pretty.

13, 14 Tell me about this page. They are playing in the blue lake beneath a blue sky. The lion soaked his paws.

How is the lion feeling? How is the bird feeling? They are happy to be with each other. They are enjoying each other’s company.

17,18 What’s happening here? The bird notices the lion’s tail has changed from orange to blue and asks how he did that.

What is the little red bird thinking? He wonders if the lion is a magician. He is amazed that the lion’s tail keeps changing colors. He’s curious about how that is happening.

19 Tell me about this page. The lion is picking red berries. The bird is telling him that they are not ripe yet.

What is the bird thinking? She is confused and curious about why the lion is picking berries that aren’t ripe. What is the lion thinking? He likes having the bird’s company and hearing her singing.

21 What’s the bird doing here? She’s pulling the thorn from his paw.

What is the lion thinking? “I am so thankful that my friend the bird was here to pull the thorn from my paw.” What is the bird thinking? “I am happy that I could help my friend the lion.”

22 What is happening on this page? The lion is going into the cave for the night, and the bird is wondering what color his tail will be in the morning.

How is the bird feeling? I think she is confused and frustrated because the lion doesn’t answer her questions. She is probably thinking, “I really wish the lion could tell me why his tail changes colors every day.” Look at the lion’s face. How is he feeling? He’s hoping the bird will still be there in the morning.

23,24 Tell me about this page. When the lion heard the storm, he went out see if his friend the bird was all right.

How did lion feel when he heard the storm outside? He was concerned about the bird. He was probably thinking, ‘Oh, no, my friend the bird is out in the storm. I need to bring her into my cave where she will be safe.” I’m thinking the bird was probably terrified and so relieved when the lion came. She probably thought, “Oh, thank goodness the lion rescued me. I’m so thankful to have the lion for a friend.”

25,26 What’s happening here? The bird saw that the lion had painted on his wall of the cave all the beautiful things they had seen


together.

27,28 Tell me about this page. The lion is using the red berry juice for paint. There is a bowl of paint for each color his tail has been.

What is the bird thinking? “Oh, now I see how his tail changed colors. He was using his tail as a paint brush to paint all the beautiful things we had seen each day! I am so relieved to finally know the answer to my question. And now he is painting a picture of me. That makes me feel very special and happy.” What is the lion thinking? “Listening to the bird singing makes the lion happy. I’m so lucky to have a friend who sings so beautifully. ”

31 How do lion and bird feel? They are happy to be together.

TEACH: Pull-out target vocabulary.

Provide opportunities for children to use target vocabulary.

Read 3: ASK ASK: The final why question leads to the main idea. How do you know that the lion and the bird liked each other even

though they didn’t understand each other’s language?

Possible Answers: The bird took the thorn out of the lion’s paw.

The lion rescued the bird from the storm.

They liked to be together every day.

The lion smiled at the bird.

The lion liked the bird’s music and the bird liked the lion’s paintings.




Use correct syntax.


Build on child’s statements by adding more information.

Read 3: TIE TIE:


Transition to next activity and pull-out how it relates to the story.

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