START: Read 1 Guide for Repeated Interactive Read-Alouds

Push-In and Connect Key Events START: Read 1 Guide for Repeated Interactive Read-Alouds Otis By: Loren Long Push-In Story Problem Target Vocabulary Read 1: STATE STATE: Show cover illustration and identify title and author. The title of the book is Otis and the author, or the person who wrote the story, is Loren Long. STATE: Purpose of Read 1: Point to cover illustration. This tractor, whose name is Otis, and this little cow are very close friends. I wonder how they got to be such close friends. 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 (I wonder, I noticed, I was thinking.). Page 18-19: Oh dear, this could be a problem. Otis and the calf are going to be separated and that will be difficult (hard) for them to be apart. TEACH: Push-in and connect key events that relate to the story problem. Page # Events Page # Previous Event/Explanation 12 The little calf joined Otis in the barn. 11 Before Otis lived alone in the barn. Now he is not alone. 14-17 Otis and the Calf spend a lot of time together doing fun activities. Sometimes they just like to sit together. I think they have become best friends. 8-10 Before the calf came, Otis did all these things by himself. Now he has a friend to do things with him. Also, before the calf got close to Otis, she was upset because she had been separated from her mother. 18-19 The yellow tractor moves in the barn and Otis has to Problem statement: Oh dear, this could be a problem. Otis Page 1

leave. Now the new tractor has replaced Otis. He lives in the stall that used to belong to Otis. and the calf are going to be separated and that will be sad for them to be apart. 20-21 The little calf would still sit with Otis behind the barn but Otis would not play with her. 14-15 Before Otis was moved out of the barn he and the calf would play fun games together. 22-23 The calf got stuck in the mud pond. Because the calf and Otis were separated she didn t have a friend to go with her to the mud pond. She didn t have him to help her. 26-27 No one was able to rescue the calf. 28-29 The calf heard the sound of Otis motor. 34 Otis rescued his best friend by circling the pond. 38-39 The farmer realized what a special tractor Otis was. Otis was special because the sound of his motor could comfort the little calf when she was sad, rescue her when she was in danger, and make hens lay more eggs and cows produce more milk. Otis was old but he would always be a very special friend. TEACH: Push-in target vocabulary using PAT. Page # Point Act Tell 6 Otis, farmer Tractor - a machine used on farms for pulling heavy loads 8 rolling hills, bales of hay, Unwind - rest from work 9 haystacks leapfrog (hand motion going over) 10 ducks, apple tree Explode - blow up into pieces 11 barn tired Stall - a little area 12-13 Otis fast asleep, calf bawled, drifted off to sleep Bawled - crying loud Calf - baby cow Page 2

14 calf, bales of hay Mud pond - a big hole in the ground full of water and mud 18-19 farmer, yellow tractor 20-21 weeds, tires, friend deep rumbling snore 22-23 Poster - a paper sign Stuck - can t move Sank - to go lower towards the bottom 24 farmhands, ropes shouted, tugged Farmhands - people who helped out at the farm 26 big red fire truck, farmhands, tractor Startled scared Fit to be tied - really upset 28 Otis faint sound of puff puff puttedy chuff 30 muddy water s edge circle (hand movement) 36 parade 38 Produced - gave more Target Tier 2 vocabulary related to story: comfort, separated, rescue, lonely, useless, frightened Read 1: ASK ASK: How did Otis and the little calf get to be such good friends? Possible Answers: Otis made the calf feel better when she was sad. They liked to play together. They liked to just sit together and do nothing. Otis helped the calf when she was in danger. The calf made Otis feel special. Page 3

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. TIE: Read 1: TIE Summarize main idea: True friends will always be there when you need them. Transition to next activity and push-in how it relates to the story. Page 4

Push-In and Connect Characters Feelings with Key Events START: Read 2 Guide for Repeated Interactive Read-Alouds Otis By: Loren Long Push-In Story Problem Target Vocabulary Read 2: STATE STATE: Show cover illustration and identify title and author. The title of the book is Otis and the author, or the person who wrote the story, is Loren Long. STATE: Story Problem: Otis and the calf got separated because a new tractor replaced Otis. STATE: Purpose of Read 2: It was difficult for Otis and the calf to be separated. Things changed for both of them. I wonder how they felt about these changes. 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 12 The little calf joined Otis in the barn. The little calf was upset because she had been separated from her mother. I think that the sound of Otis motor comforted the calf. Comfort means to make someone feel better if they are upset. 14-17 Otis and the Calf spend a lot of time together doing fun activities. Sometimes they just like to sit together. I think having a friend to play with made the calf and Otis very happy. Just being together made them happy. Page 5

18-19 The yellow tractor moves in the barn and Otis has to leave. Now the new tractor has replaced Otis. He lives in the stall that used to belong to Otis. 20-21 The little calf would still sit with Otis behind the barn but Otis would not play with her. Look at Otis face. He looks so upset. I bet he is thinking, Oh no. I am being replaced by a new tractor. I am not important any more. I am useless. Nobody needs me anymore. And worst of all, I don t get to live in the barn with my best friend anymore. Poor Otis. He must feel so disappointed. The calf must also be feeling sad. She must be thinking, I miss Otis so much. He would always comfort me when I was upset. I miss the sweet sound of his motor. She would just sit with him behind the barn just to be near him. But Otis was so sad that he wouldn t even play anymore. 22-23 The calf got stuck in the mud pond. The little calf must have been so frightened (scared). She must be thinking, I wish Otis were here. I need help. 26-27 No one was able to rescue the calf. The little calf must be so frightened. She is probably thinking. I am scared of that big yellow tractor. I wish Otis were here to comfort me. 28-29 The calf heard the sound of Otis motor. The little calf must feel so glad to hear Otis and know that he was near. 34 Otis rescued his best friend by circling the pond. 38-39 The farmer realized what a special tractor that Otis was and Otis got to do things on the farm that he enjoyed again, especially spend time with his friend the little calf. I can tell that Otis is a real friend to the calf. He is working so hard to rescue (to save) her. The little calf must feel so relieved (so glad that things are getting better). I think now Otis feels so important. He must be thinking. I am important. The farm still needs me. I can be useful. But best of all I can be with my best friend. TEACH: Push-in target vocabulary using PAT. Page # Point Act Tell 6 Otis, farmer Tractor - a machine used on farms for pulling heavy loads 8 rolling hills, bales of hay, Unwind - rest from work 9 haystacks leapfrog (hand motion going over) 10 ducks, apple tree Explode - blow up into pieces Page 6

11 barn tired Stall - a little area 12-13 Otis fast asleep, calf bawled, drifted off to sleep Bawled - crying loud Calf - baby cow 14 calf, bales of hay Mud pond - a big hole in the ground full of water and mud 18-19 farmer, yellow tractor 20-21 weeds, tires, friend deep rumbling snore 22-23 Poster - a paper sign Stuck - can t move Sank - to go lower towards the bottom 24 farmhands, ropes shouted, tugged Farmhands - people who helped out at the farm 26 big red fire truck, farmhands, tractor Startled scared Fit to be tied - really upset 28 Otis faint sound of puff puff puttedy chuff 30 muddy water s edge circle (hand movement) 36 parade 38 Produced - gave more Target Tier 2 vocabulary related to story: comfort, separated, rescue, lonely, useless, frightened Page 7

Read 2: ASK ASK: How did Otis feel after he was separated from the calf? Why? Possible Answers: Otis felt lonely because he didn t get to be with his friend. Otis felt useless, not important, because he was not needed on the farm anymore. The calf felt lonely and sad because she missed Otis. She felt worried about Otis because he would not play anymore and he looked so sad. Afraid when he was not there to comfort her when she was in danger Read 2: 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. TIE: Read 2: TIE Summarize main idea: True friends will always be there when you need them. Transition to next activity and push-in how it relates to the story. Page 8

Pull-Out Characters Feelings Key Events START: Read 3 Guide for Repeated Interactive Read-Alouds Otis By: Loren Long Pull-Out Story Problem Target Vocabulary Read 3: STATE STATE: Show cover illustration and have the children recall the title and author. Remember, the title of the book is Otis and the author, or the person who wrote the story, is Loren Long. Children provide title. STATE: Pull-out story problem. Children state the problem. 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 what makes Otis and the calf true friends. 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. Ask questions such as What is happening here? Then, connect character s feelings to that event, How do you think felt when that happened? Page # Possible Descriptions of Events Possible Descriptions of Characters Thoughts and Feelings 12 The little calf is with Otis in the barn. The sound of Otis motor made the calf feel better (comforted). 14-17 Otis and the calf play together and sit under the tree. They are both happy to be together. Page 9

18-19 The new yellow tractor comes to live in the barn and Otis has to move out. 20-21 The little calf would still sit with Otis behind the barn but Otis would not play with her. 22-23 The calf got stuck in the mud pond. The calf was frightened. Otis is sad because he thinks he is not important and nobody needs him. He is disappointed that he can t live in the barn with his best friend. They are separated. The calf feels lonely and sad because she misses Otis. The calf was worried about Otis so she just sat with him. Otis was so sad he didn t want to play. 26-27 No one was able to rescue the calf. The calf was frightened of the big yellow tractor and the fire engine. 28-29 The calf heard the sound of Otis motor. The calf was glad to hear the familiar sound of his friend. 34 Otis rescued his best friend by circling the pond. 38-39 Everybody knew Otis was important and he got to do things on the farm again. He got to be with his friend, the calf. The calf was so relieved that her friend Otis was there to help her because she was in trouble. Otis felt proud that he had rescued his friend. He was happy to do things on the farm and he was happy to spend time with his best friend. The calf was also happy because Otis could spend time with her again. 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 we know that Otis and the little calf are true friends? Possible Answers: They play together. They comfort each other when they are sad. They love spending time together. They help each other when they are in danger or trouble. Page 10

Read 3: RESPOND RESPOND: Restate what child said in a more complex sentence. Use correct syntax. Model rich vocabulary. Build on child s statements by adding more information. TIE: Read 3: TIE Summarize main idea: True friends will always be there when you need them. Transition to next activity and pull-out how it relates to the story. Page 11