Lesson 66: Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

Procedure

1. Explain that the answers to some questions are found in the words and pictures. If you search with your eyes you will see the answer.
2. Tell students that today after reading you will play a game called ‘Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down’.
3. Introduce Chart 1, 2, 3 & 4.
   Option: Instead of putting thumbs up or thumbs down, a wobbly hand may be used to indicate ‘unsure’.
4. Introduce the text model you wish to use and briefly discuss.
5. Read the whole text. You may read the text a second time to make students more familiar with the ideas.

Applying

• After reading, use the matching Question Guide to ask literal questions about the topic. As you ask each question, allow students time to confer with a partner, using the text to check if needed. After the partner chat and check, instruct students to give a ‘thumbs up’ or ‘thumbs down’ response. Confirm the answer by finding the evidence in the text.

Checking for understanding

• Discuss why it is important to check your answers and know how to find clues or evidence to prove your thinking.
• Have students share all the places they might find clues on a page.

Learning reflection

• Introduce Chart 5. Prompt for reflection using the learning checklist.