The Reader by Amy Hest

The Reader is a simple story about a boy, a dog, and a day in the snow that will charm readers. We follow the boy as he tenaciously climbs a snowy hill with a mysterious suitcase and sled in tow. Though the text is simple, it is filled with wonderful vocabulary words like sturdy, loopy, impeccably, and tilting. 

Possible Strategy Instruction:

• C: Make and adjust predictions; use text to confirm.
• C: Use prior knowledge to connect with text. 

• A: Use meaning and context to confirm.

• F: Use punctuation to enhance phrasing and prosody. 

• E: Tune in to interesting words and use new vocabulary in speaking and writing.