Teaching Tips WHITE LEVEL 10 This book focuses on developing independence fluency and comprehension Before Reading Ask readers what they think the story might be about based on the title Have them support their answer During Reading Encourage readers to read independently silently As readers encounter unfamiliar words ask them to look for context clues to see if they can figure out what the words mean Encourage them to ask questions to clarify the meaning of new vocabulary Allow readers time to absorb the text and think about the story Ask readers to write down questions they may have After Reading Ask readers to summarize the story Encourage them to point out anything they did not understand and ask questions to help clarify the story Ask readers to review the Comprehension Questions at the back of the book Then have them go back through the story to find answers Ask readers to write down answers to the questions on a separate sheet of paper
Chapter One Building Bonfires Bonfire builders coming through Watch Holi the festival of colors had arrived People were dashing here and there getting out Parina things ready said Parina I’m so bored Dad What can I do to help You’re too small to carry wood said Dad Maybe your mother needs some help Fine I’ll go help her Parina grumbled 4
Parina’s mother didn’t need any help We’ve got everything under control Why don’t you go outside and buy some colorful gulal Or go on an adventure with your friends Then you can come back and play Holi later said Mom I don’t have any friends Parina whispered as she headed back outside 5
