Before reading look at the cover and discuss what you think the story might be about and explain your reasoning.

While reading  predict what might happen next and explain why you think as you do.

After reading ask, "What do you think?" or "What did you notice?"

After reading predict what might happen next for Hazel and support your thinking.

Find examples of foreshadowing in the illustrations.

Infer meaning of words like timid, drey, soar, crooning, forage, etc.

Identify the facts the text and illustrations convey about squirrels.

Ask: Could the events in this story really happen; explain why you think as you do?

Ask:  If this story were trying to teach you something, what might it be?

Ask:  Did Hazel change during this story?  If you think yes, what made her change?  If you think no, why do you think

she didn't change?

Ask: Can you retell the story in your own words?