"5 Day Reading Camp: Comprehension Adventure With Raggedy Ann and Andy" will meet 1 week for 5 days as students to listen to and discuss a new book about Raggedy Ann and Andy by J. Gruelle .  These fantastic stories of beloved stuffed dolls bring all of our imaginary friends to life!

Students at this age are learning to be good readers.  Good readers use prior knowledge, make predictions, summarize, question, infer, visualize, and make inferences.  It is important for children to be able to comprehend what they read--but HOW does that happen?  Students must apply literal, inferential, and evaluative skills to answer who, what, when, where, why, and how questions based on the text.  In this class, we will focus on characterization and sequencing while we practice answering the 5 W's + H (how).  Students will review new vocabulary, make predictions, and make connections while reading each story.

During the 45 minute class:
• Students will be welcomed to class.  We will quickly review the class rules, our learning goals, and writing prompts together as a class.  
• Students will hear a book about Raggedy Ann and Andy, adopted from stories by Johnny Gruelle.  Each day, we will go on a new adventure with Raggedy Ann and Andy.  We will focus on characterization and problem/solution while students will review the 5 W’s + an H (who, what, when, where, why, how) of comprehension as I ask questions.
• Students will then be given approximately 20 minutes to respond to a writing prompt.  Younger children will draw a picture with details to respond to the prompt.  Teacher support will be available to all students during this time. Students should raise their hand if they have a question during this time.
• Once the independent writing time is over, students may share their writing with the class.  Sharing is optional but encouraged. 
• As a class, we will review the material covered in the mini lesson and I will answer any questions prior to dismissing the class.  

Book Sequence:
Day 1:  How Raggedy Ann Got Her Candy Heart
Day 2:  Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Nice Police Officer
Day 3: Raggedy Ann and the Birthday Surprise (by Stephanie True Peters)
Day 4:  Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel With the Wrinkled Knees
Day 5:  Raggedy Ann and Rags

(NOTE:  Children learn vocabulary, sequencing, and prediction skills through repetition of stories.  If you feel your child would benefit from hearing the story again, I would love to have them join me in additional sections of the class!)