“I have never built a sandcastle with a pail,” said Vavo.
“What did you do with your pail when you went to the beach?” asked Jose.
Terry's Tips
Now is a good time to revisit the child's prediction from the title page of the story. What have you learned about who Vavo is and what he and Jose will be doing since you looked at that page?
It is important to stop and check for understanding at points during the story. You can do this by asking the child what has happened so far and reviewing some of the new words the story has taught you.
