The Farmer’s Hat by Beth Town ELL Reader 1.5.1 Animal Fantasy INTRODUCE THE BOOK RESPOND Activate Prior Knowledge/Build Background Read the title, and have children look at the picture Ask them what they think will happen to the farmer’s hat Ask them if they have ever had a hat or other object blow away in the wind Invite them to tell what happened Tell children this book tells about a problem with the farmer’s hat Answers to the Reader’s Inside Back Cover: Preview/Use Text Features Preview the reader by talking about the illustrations together and naming the labeled items Preteach Vocabulary Review the highfrequency words that appear in this book: along and never Introduce these key words from the book: blew (p 2), chased (p 2), wait (p 2), and spinning (p 7) Discuss these words and add them to a Word Wall READ THE BOOK Choose among these options for reading to support children at all English proficiency levels Read Aloud Read the book aloud as children follow along Pause to verify comprehension and to explain unfamiliar concepts Monitored Reading Have children read aloud a few pages at a time Use the following questions to support comprehension: • Pages 2–3 When did the farmer’s hat blow away? (His hat blew away when it was time to feed the pigs and cows.) • Pages 4–5 When did the farmer’s hat blow away? (His hat blew away when it was time to feed the hens and the horse.) • Pages 6–8 How is the farmer’s problem solved? (The spider spins strings for the hat The strings hold the hat on his head.) Talk About It The farmer’s hat blew away They had to wait while he chased it before they could eat (Cause and Effect) She made strings for the hat (Plot) Write About It Answers will vary Support writers at various English proficiency levels Beginning Allow children to dictate their story in the home language If feasible, have a more proficient partner help translate Intermediate Have children generate a list of possible words to use in their writing Advanced Ask children to write at least three sentences Extend Language ducks, turkeys Answers to page 50: Possible responses: First, the hat blows away Then, the spider makes strings Last, the farmer wears the hat Family Link Read aloud the Family Link activity on page 50 before sending copies of the Study Guide home with children Later, have them share the stories they heard about helpful spiders © Scott Foresman Reread Have children reread the book with a partner, in small groups, or independently Have them complete the Study Guide on page 50 ELL Readers Teaching Guide Unit 5, Week The Farmer’s Hat 49 Study Guide The Farmer’s Hat Name • Read The Farmer’s Hat again • Look at the pictures Write about what happens first, next, and last First, Next, Family Link Ask family members to share any stories they know about a helpful spider 50 The Farmer’s Hat Unit 5, Week ELL Readers Teaching Guide © Scott Foresman Last, ...Study Guide The Farmer? ? ?s Hat Name • Read The Farmer? ? ?s Hat again • Look at the pictures Write about what happens first, next, and last First, Next, Family Link Ask family members to share... Link Ask family members to share any stories they know about a helpful spider 50 The Farmer? ? ?s Hat Unit 5, Week ELL Readers Teaching Guide © Scott Foresman Last,