This Way Ruby by Jonathan Emmett
Schema: ducks, getting lost, or figuring out which way to go
Compare and Contrast (Characterization)Ruby and her siblings:
Siblings: Big Bold Adventurous/ Ruby: Small, Steady, Slow to tried new things
The siblings go on an adventure:
1. through the edge of the reed beds
2. past a waterfall
3. to the middle of the reed beds
4. through a winding water way
5. to the far side of the reed beds
6. to the grassy bank
On the way Ruby took her time and noticed:
1. waterfall
2. water lilies
3. bright purple flowers
4. willow tree
5. the black storm
Text-to-self: When it lightning and thunders suddenly, do you ever jump up and run around and feel scared?
Season: Spring
Senses: feel warm sun, see flowers, hear waterfall and thunder
Cause and Effect: Because Ruby notices things, the effect is that she knows how to get back home.
Sequencing: What order did she notice the landmarks?
1. waterfall
2. water lilies
3. bright purple flowers
4. grassy bank
5. willow tree
6. black storm
Internal Consistency: Would Ruby rush into anything before the others?


