For instance, they could act out what Biscuit is doing, and what he may do the next morning to practice their predictive skills. Another activity the students could do is dramatize the story. Then I could have the class echo the word to see if they understand and can read them. I could cover specific words that are repeated throughout this book, such as “time” or “wants”. One activity to do with my students is have them practice saying commonly used words in the books. The writing style also includes a lot of repetition and basic words, guiding the reader to follow patterns and sound more fluid when reading.Ĭonsideration of Instructional Application: This also makes it easier for the reader to comprehend. By having pictures of everything Biscuit is asking for, the reader can follow along with the story without fully reading all the words. The humble pictures help depict the writing within the story. This beginning book is a great start for early readers, because who doesn’t love a cute, puppy? The writing style is very basic and great for early readers. This friendly, yellow dog doesn’t want to go to bed, so he keeps barking at his owner and distracting her so he can stay up. A sweet entry to reading.”īoth reviewers write about the simplicity of the book Biscuit. The very simple, good-size pictures depict the heart of the action. This does just what it’s supposed to – it offers an appealing story with a minimum of words that will encourage new readers. “Part of the My First I Can Read Book series, this very simply book introduces a puppy named Biscuit, who is small and yellow and makes his needs known by barking “Woof! Woof!” At least his young owner thinks she can interpret his barks, but sometimes Biscuit has his own ideas. The added feature is the fuzzy image of Biscuit on the cover with a sign that says Pet Me!” Since the text was originally published in an early reader, it makes a longer than usual board book. It is a cute story and young kids will relate to Biscuit, but it is unlikely that they will sleep on the floor at the foot of their parents bed. He ends up sleeping on part of his mistress quilt at the foot of her bed. He wants another kiss and a hug and most of all he does not want to be left alone. His mistress does all the usual things – she gives him a snack, a drink of water, reads a story, finds his blanket and doll and even provides a hug and a kiss. “The start of early readers, Biscuit, the little yellow puppy, is like most kids, he does not want to stop playing and go to bed. Finally, when his owner is about to go to bed, Biscuit curls up besides her and falls asleep too. From playing, to a snack, to going outside, however, even after he gets that, he is still not tired. Title: Biscuit (World of Biscuit Beginning Reader)īrief Book Summary: It's time for Biscuit to go to bed, but he isn't tired! As soon as he barks, his owner gets him want he wants. Predicating what Biscuit will ask for next is a good bases for seeking if the child acknowledges the pattern presented throughout. The dominate themes carried throughout the book include, questioning when Biscuit will go to bed. It is important to set a foundationally stable structure for reading and it is equally important for the interaction to be associated with a memorable one. I rated this book 5 stars due to the great exposure from having a child receive a positive interaction with a book they read solely themselves.

The words on a page are limited, but it does carry a theme of reaching the ultimate goal of finally going to bed. The genre of this book is k-4 and I would strongly recommend this for a Kindergarten/ 1st grade.

The little girl in the book repeats the phrase, 'Time for Bed, Biscuit!' but the puppy asks for something different on each page, for example, a snack, drink, or his blanket. This endearing and precious book offers as a great tool to utilize as a book a student can read completely by themselves, acting as a confident booster! The story is of a puppy named Biscuit and refers to getting read for bed.

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