How to use this document to create “Narrative Input”: 1.Print “slides” in color. 2.Cut out the pictures and text. 3.Glue the picture to one side of a construction paper and the text to the other side. (Laminate) 4.Display one page at a time and tell the story. 5.Tape each page to a background.

1. One day in Emma’s class, the children were talking about a flood in a nearby town. They asked Ms. Wright, their teacher, about the flood. “Many people have lost all of their things,” Ms. Wright told the class. “Some of your friends and family members have gone there to help out.”

2. Emma thought about this all the way home from school, She tried to think of ways she could help. That evening, she talked about the flood with her mother. “Do you think the children lost their toys?” asked Emma. “Yes, I think that is possible, Emma’s mother replied. “Many families are staying in centers until the flood is under control. They will not know what has happened to their things until they can return to their homes.”

3. Emma had an idea. “Mom, I really don’t need these 5 stuffed animals any more. Do you think I could give these animals to the children there?” That is a wonderful idea,” said her mother. “Perhaps some of your friends would like to give their stuffed animals also. Why don’t you talk about it with them at school tomorrow?”

4. The next day, Emma could hardly wait to share her idea. She told the class about it during discussion time. “And I thought we could try collection 100 animals,” Emma told everyone. “What a great idea,” said Ms. Wright. The other children agreed. “But 100 is a pretty big number. How about if we collect the animals here at school We can keep count to see how many we can collect. Then we can send all of them to the children.”

5. There was quite a commotion in the classroom the following morning. There were animals everywhere. Emma had brought in her 5 animals.

6. The twins, Ana and Carlotta, brought in 10 animals.

7. Pete brought in his collection of 10 animals. “I’ve had these since I was four,” said Pete. I don’t need them anymore. I would have 11 but my little sister really wanted the yellow duck so I gave it to her.

8. And Jamal and his dad brought in 23! “My dad works in a toy store,” Jamal told everyone. “When he told his boss about our plan, he gave us all these animals for our collection.” 10

9. Sari brought in 2 stuffed animals. One even played music. “I’ve had these for a long time,” Sari said. “And, well, I’m tired of them. Hey, how many do we have?”

10. “Ok,” said Ms. Wright, “it’s time for a math problem.” Ms. Wright wrote on the board. “How many do we have in all? Talk about it with someone sitting next to you. Then we’ll solve it together on the board.”

11. “Wow! 50 animals,” said Pete. “We’re halfway to 100!” During the next week Aisha, Tory, and Paul talked to people in their neighborhood. They collected 20 animals. 10

12. Ben, Jacob, and Jesse put their money together and bought 4 green dinosaurs and 1 blue elephant. “They’re little,” explained Jacob, “but I think someone might like them.”

13. Next came a huge bag from Charlie and Sui-Mei. “We got some of these from our rooms and some from our brothers, sisters, and cousins. There are 20 in all.” 20

14. As Charlie and Sui-Mei were explaining their story, Mr. Sampson, the principal, walked into the room carrying a bag. “I heard about your collections,” he said. “A few years ago the parents had a fund-raiser for the school and they sold stuffed bears. I found these 4 in my closet. They must have been left over.”

15.At this point there were so many stuffed animals in the meeting area there was barely enough room for the kids. “Do you think we have enough?” asked Ms. Wright. “I’ve been keeping track of the amount on the board.”

16. “Now it’s your job to figure this out. But before you start, who has a strategy to share about adding all these numbers?” ‘I’d look for numbers that go together,” offered Rishi. “I see some numbers that make 25.” “That’s what I’m going to do,” said Emma. The students worked for a while. Excitement was building in the classroom. Did they reach their goal of 100 animals? ***DO NOT READ THIS PART: TEACHER: At this point in the story, pause so the students can add this string of numbers. See the teaching suggestion on page. 92*** = =25

17.As they shared their answers and their strategies for adding, most kids agreed that they had 99 animals. “We’re 1 short!” groaned Pete. “I knew I shouldn’t have given my sister that yellow duck.” Emma quietly got up, went to her cubby, and returned holding a stuffed donkey. “This is Horace. I’ve had him for a while. He was special to me, but I think he will make someone else happy now.” The class was silent. Pete said, “Thanks, Emma. That’s a nice thing to do.” 99! 100 – 99 = 1

18. Suddenly the class realized that with Emma’s donkey they had reached their goal of 100 animals. Everyone started to clap and cheer. “We did it! We did it!” Emma smiled. “I think what you have done is wonderful,” said Ms. Wright. You will make many children very happy. I am very proud of you.” The children were proud of themselves = 100