Understanding Characters and Perspectives

The video tutorial guides first graders through a reading session of 'Hi Fly Guy' by Ted Arnold. It begins with an introduction and preparation for reading, followed by an explanation of the fantasy genre. The teacher reads and discusses Chapters 1 and 2 of the book, highlighting the story of a boy and his pet fly. The session concludes with a lesson on using a graphic organizer to understand the point of view, enhancing reading comprehension.

What should students do at the beginning of the lesson?

• Start reading the book

• Draw a picture

• Get their literature anthology book

• Write a summary

What type of story is 'Hi Fly Guy'?

• Mystery

• Fantasy

• Biography

• Science Fiction

What is a characteristic of a fantasy story?

• It is a scientific explanation

• It is a historical account

• It includes imaginary characters

• It is based on true events

What was the fly looking for?

• A place to sleep

• Something to eat

• A friend

• A new home

What was the boy looking for?

• A new toy

• A place to play

• A smart pet

• A book to read

How did the boy react when the fly said 'buzz'?

• He laughed

• He ignored it

• He was surprised

• He got angry

What did the boy's dad think about flies as pets?

• They are pests

• They are too noisy

• They are too big

• They are great pets

What did the fly do to impress the judges?

• Sang a song

• Did some fancy flying

• Danced

• Played an instrument

What was the judges' initial reaction to the fly?

• They were scared

• They were confused

• They laughed

• They were impressed

What did the fly win at the pet show?

• A new home

• A trophy

• An award

• A book