Going Places by Peter and Paul Reynolds

Who said there is only one way to cross the finish line? If you are looking for a text worthy of studying author's purpose or close reading, this one is rich with messages such as

• the benefits of thinking outside the box,
• not being afraid to be yourself and go your own way,
• the value of working together, and
• the power of imagination.

Possible Strategy Instruction:

• C: Make and adjust predictions; use text to confirm.
• C: Use main idea and supporting details to determine importance. 
• C: Determine and analyze author's purpose and support with text. 
• C: Recognize literary elements.

• A: Use meaning and context to confirm.
• A: Look for word parts.
   
• F: Use punctuation to enhance phrasing and prosody.
• F: Adjust and apply different reading rates to match text.
   
• E: Tune in to interesting words and use new vocabulary in speaking and writing (enviously, assured, precise, peered, intent, contraption, replica).