Class opening

For ideas and tips on beginning a class , see “teaching Techniques” at the back of this teacher’s guide.

Step1: come to “Think about it.”

Step2: Check to see if the students have previewed te reading as required. Ask if they have any questions concerning the text. Encourage other students to try answer the questions . You may present this riddle to the class: What is it that you can catch but cannot throw away?

At this point, brainstorm the related vocabulary regarding feeling ill. Select one or two sentence figured out the meaning. If a student replies correctly, him or her to share the strategies used to puzzle out the meaning. Remember to give lots of praise for a good try, even if it’s wrong.