
Stories Across Cultures and Patterns
Exploring the 'ew' sound Reading together Writing our own stories

Let's Sort 'ew' Words!
Look at your word cards Sort words with 'ew' pattern Say each word out loud Work with your partner

Reading Together: Our Story
Listen as I read first Take turns reading sentences Focus on 'ew' words Read with expression

What's the Story About?
What is the main message? Who are the characters? Where does it take place? How do pictures help us understand?

Connecting Words with 'and', 'but', 'or'
These are joining words They connect two ideas I like apples AND oranges I was tired BUT happy

Double Bubble Thinking Map
Compare the original story Think about your own life What would be different? What stays the same?

Rewrite Your Story Beginning
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Sharing Our Stories
Every culture has beautiful stories to tell Stories connect us all around the world