Vocabulary Instructional Sequence for Read Aloud
Title of Read Aloud: Pass That Test…Don’t Eat It! by Michael Ward
Before Reading: Give an overview of the book- This is a story of why kids take tests and how they can do their best on them. Invite
predictions and record them on a sticky note. Set the purpose for reading: Listen to find out how you can do your best on every test.
During Reading: Provide opportunities for students to develop concepts and vocabulary, model constructing meaning, use appropriate
questions to guide comprehension, and model fluent, expressive reading.
After Reading: Discuss meaning of story. Prove or disprove predictions. Then, follow the vocabulary sequence.
Vocabulary Words: prepare, focus, attitude
Contextualize
the word.
Tell how it was
used in the
story, reread
the sentence.
p.11-Everyone
tried very hard,
but there were a
few kids who
decided it would
be more fun to
play instead of
study and
prepare for the
test.
p.16-The
students
suddenly began
to realize how
important it was
to focus and
learn all they
could to do well
on the test.
p.16-Ms.
Listenston
explained to the
class how
important is was
to have a good
attitude about
testing.
Say the
word
together.
Put the word
in the child’s
phonological
processor.
Give a student
friendly
definition.
Define in own
words; pair
with an
example.
Prepare means
to get ready
for something.
prepare
focus
attitude
Use in
other
contexts.
Give
examples in
contexts
other than
the one used
in the story.
Mom will
prepare the
food for
supper.
Engage students.
Students interact with
target words.
Questions,
Reasons,
and
Examples
Say the word
together.
Repeat the word again
to reinforce the
phonological processor.
Making
Choices-
Say prepare if you would
prepare for this:
-A tornado is coming to your
area
-Play outside
-Cooking lunch
- A sore throat
Focus means to
concentrate on
something.
The hunter
had to focus
on the deer
in the woods.
Give me a thumbs up if you
would need to focus at these
times:
-going to bed at night
-reading a book
-playing on the
playground
-taking a math test
Attitude is a
way of thinking
or feeling
about
something.
John had a
bad attitude
about going
to the
doctor.
Would you have a good
attitude if you yelled and
screamed at someone?
Would you have a good
attitude if you helped a
friend with a project?
prepare
focus
attitude
Use all the words together: It is important to have a good attitude as you prepare to focus on the test.
Prepare
focus
attitude
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