Before reading
Show the students the front cover of Peggy.
Ask them what they think this book is about and who they think Peggy might be. It’s clearly not a very nice day and everyone is in a hurry to get out of the rain and into the shops or offices. In keeping with the mood of the day, the colours are not very bright, but ask your students whether they can see one bright image that – like the hen – is a bit different from its surroundings. Now look at the title page with your students. Ask how they think Peggy could get up onto the top of the fence. Ask, ‘What might Peggy be thinking as she looks up at the pigeon?’ Could Peggy fly as high as the pigeon? Ask, ‘What do you know about pigeons?’ Where have you seen pigeons? ‘Let’s see if the pigeon is going to be important in Peggy’s story.’ |
Reading
Read book together.
Discuss as you are reading.
Identify the beginning, the middle and the end.
Discuss as you are reading.
Identify the beginning, the middle and the end.