Going on a Trip ~ Building Fluency and Comprehension

How to Use This Book:

Before Reading:

• Show the cover and point to the title. Ask students to share what they notice.
• Review key vocabulary words to support comprehension.
• Share that in the story, a little girl is going on a trip with her mother and will tell us about all the things they are bringing.
• Point out that the main character uses a wheelchair, and ask students to think about how this might be part of her experience.

During Reading:

• Model fluent reading, emphasizing intonation and expression.
• Pause to ask: "What do you notice about how the little girl describes their trip?"
• Encourage students to visualize what’s happening by describing what they imagine.

After Reading:

• Discuss: "How is this family’s trip similar to or different from trips you have taken?"
• Ask: "Why do you think the author included details about what they packed?"
• Talk about the importance of inclusion and how different people experience the world in unique ways.