The Doorbell Rang
Pat Hutchins
Description
The Doorbell Rang is a classic picture book that follows two children who are excited to enjoy a plate of cookies until the doorbell begins ringing. As more friends arrive, the children repeatedly solve the problem of sharing fairly. The predictable storyline encourages students to think about fairness, equal sharing, sequencing, prediction, and problem-solving while making meaningful connections to mathematics.
Why This Book?
This engaging story helps students develop comprehension skills while naturally integrating mathematical thinking. It promotes discussions about fairness, sharing, prediction, and adapting solutions as circumstances change. The story also provides authentic opportunities to connect literacy with equal groups, division concepts, and reasoning.
Grade Levels
K, 1, 2
Literacy Skills
Problem and Solution, Sequence of Events, Cause and Effect, Prediction, Making Inferences, Using Text Evidence
Standards
Determine the central message or lesson of the story., Describe how characters respond to challenges and solve problems., Retell stories using key details and sequence events., Make and justify predictions using evidence from the text., Explain cause-and-effect relationships., Participate in collaborative discussions using evidence from the story., Write responses that support ideas with evidence from the text.
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