Mr. Putter and Tabby Fly the Plane
(p. 196-219)
Student Sites
Background: Animal helpers
Vocabulary: cranes, directions, promise, twitch, worry (p. 194-195)
Spelling: abbreviations
Preview, predict, picture walk, read story aloud and discuss
Story: Choral Read, partner read, independent read, listen to story on tape
Poetry: Together (p. 194p)
Writing: Organization/Ideas: My Favorite Toy
Journal Writing: How can a pet be helpful
Word Building: together
Centers
Cool Computers: Madison Website/Ed. Resources/Reading Units
Awesome Artists: Draw a favorite toy
Word Wizards: Helping Out Vocabulary bingo
Rockin’ Readers: Other Mr. Putter and Tabby books
Math Magicians: Measure toys in inches and centimeters
Our Class Toy Catalog (create class book from writing activity)
Choose a character to describe (Mr. Putter or Tabby)
