Introduce Vocabulary: How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? (Yolen and Teague)

If you are reading Jane Yolen's fun story How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?, use these strategies to enhance the experience for budding readers. What new words will they learn? Find detailed comprehension questions for these in-text words: moan, mope, pout, sigh, and sulk, but you don't need to stop there! Simply extend this strategy to as many words as you'd like. Youngsters practice active listening by raising a hand when they hear each word, seeking context clues in the process. Check out the graphic organizers; they aren't just for struggling learners.