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Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources for The Hello, Goodbye Window

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Use The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster to strengthen your students' comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work.

Experience the joy a young child feels when she visits her Nanna and Poppy. There are many special activities that the young girl enjoys doing with her grandparents, but her favorite part is the kitchen window. From a fun greeting game to wishing the stars good night, the girl sees the world go by through her Hello, Goodbye Window. Colorful illustrations and simple, easily-relatable text make this an ideal anchor text for mini lessons focused on making connections, asking questions, determining the author's purpose, making inferences, and visualizing.
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Asking Questions with The Hello, Goodbye Window

As readers learn about Nanna, Poppy, and the little girl, they will naturally be curious about all of the fun she has at their house. Pair Norton Juster's The Hello, Goodbye Window with this asking questions mini lesson to show students how their questions make them a stronger reader!
Common Core State Standards Alignment
RL.2.1,RL.2.10,RF.2.3,RF.2.4,SL.2.1b,SL.2.1c,SL.2.2,SL.2.3,W.2.8,L.2.6
TEKS Alignment
2.7C,2.13G,2.13E,2.13C,2.13A,2.8C,2.7F,2.7E,2.7D,2.1A,2.7B,2.6I,2.6E,2.6B,2.6A,2.1D,2.1C
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Identifying the Author's Purpose with The Hello, Goodbye Window

Poppy plays the harmonica and has sprinkler fights, and Nanna works in the garden. By thinking about why author Norton Juster added details like these to The Hello, Goodbye Window, readers will be able to identify the author's purpose for writing this story.
Common Core State Standards Alignment
RL.2.2,RL.2.7,RL.2.10,RF.2.3,RF.2.4,SL.2.1b,SL.2.2,SL.2.3,W.2.8,L.2.6
TEKS Alignment
2.7D,2.13G,2.13E,2.13C,2.10C,2.10B,2.10A,2.9C,2.8C,2.7E,2.1A,2.7C,2.7B,2.7A,2.6I,2.6E,2.6A,2.1D,2.1C
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Making Connections with The Hello, Goodbye Window

A trip to Nanna and Poppy's house is the perfect storyline for readers to make text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections. Used this mini lesson and Norton Juster's The Hello, Goodbye Window to show students how making connections while reading helps them understand the story better.
Common Core State Standards Alignment
RL.2.2,RL.2.10,RF.2.3,RF.2.4,SL.2.1b,SL.2.2,SL.2.3,W.2.8,L.2.6
TEKS Alignment
2.1A,2.1C,2.1D,2.6A,2.6E,2.6I,2.7A,2.7B,2.7C,2.7D,2.7E,2.7F,2.8C,2.13C,2.13E,2.13G
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Making Inferences with The Hello, Goodbye Window

Why would Poppy hide raisins in the bottom of the little girl's bowl of oatmeal? Encourage readers to use the valuable clues in the illustrations and events in the story to improve their understanding of what is happening. This making inferences mini lesson shows readers where to pause and practice this skill while reading The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster.
Common Core State Standards Alignment
RL.2.6,RL.2.7,RL.2.10,RF.2.3,RF.2.4,SL.2.1b,SL.2.2,SL.2.3,W.2.8,L.2.6
TEKS Alignment
2.7C,2.13G,2.13E,2.13C,2.8C,2.8B,2.7F,2.7E,2.7D,2.1A,2.7B,2.6I,2.6F,2.6E,2.6A,2.1D,2.1C
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Visualizing with The Hello, Goodbye Window

While reading The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster, students can practice using the author's words to visualize what is happening. This focused mini lesson prompts students to pause and visualize while reading and then compare their mental images with the bright illustrations.
Common Core State Standards Alignment
RL.2.7,RL.2.10,RF.2.3,RF.2.4,SL.2.1b,SL.2.2,SL.2.3,W.2.8,L.2.6
TEKS Alignment
2.7C,2.13G,2.13E,2.13C,2.10C,2.9C,2.8C,2.7F,2.7E,2.7D,2.1A,2.7B,2.7A,2.6I,2.6E,2.6D,2.6A,2.1D,2.1C
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Vowels with The Hello, Goodbye Window

This word work lesson plan and set of teaching resources use The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster as a springboard for instruction focused on vowels.

By anchoring word study to the text, students will benefit from seeing how r-controlled vowels are used inside of the text before engaging in both guided and independent practice with vowels.

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RF.2.3,RF.2.4
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Vocabulary Connections with The Hello, Goodbye Window

This set of vocabulary development resources for The Hello, Goodbye Window highlights the words that are most important for students to know and understand while reading the book. Through engaging in fun word games, matching words to definitions and pictures, and practicing how to categorize words, students will develop the vocabulary necessary to comprehend this story and many others.

Common Core State Standards Alignment
L.2.4a,L.2.5a,L.2.6
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2.7E,2.7F,2.3A,2.3B,2.3D
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Comprehension Assessment with The Hello, Goodbye Window

Use this Common Core aligned comprehension assessment to evaluate students' comprehension of The Hello, Goodbye Window.
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Running Record with The Hello, Goodbye Window

Use this Running Record to assess oral reading fluency with The Hello, Goodbye Window. Track meaning, structure, and visual accuracy using the first 100 words of the text to determine whether or not this book is a good fit for the readers in your classroom.

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Compare and Contrast with The Hello, Goodbye Window

The BookPagez extension activities are a great way to push student engagement beyond the pages of the text. Try using this activity with early finishers, with students who show a deeper connection with the text, or as a center activity.
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Asking Questions with The Hello, Goodbye Window (Spanish)

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Identifying the Author's Purpose with The Hello, Goodbye Window (Spanish)

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Making Connections with The Hello, Goodbye Window (Spanish)

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Making Inferences with The Hello, Goodbye Window (Spanish)

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Visualizing with The Hello, Goodbye Window (Spanish)

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Compare and Contrast with The Hello, Goodbye Window (Spanish)

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Goodbye Window Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources
Title: The Hello, Goodbye Window
Author: Norton Juster
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Themes: Family
ISBN: 9780786809141
Publisher's Summary:
The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster is a warm and evocative picture book that beautifully captures the special bond between a young girl and her grandparents. Told from the perspective of the granddaughter, the story centers around the ordinary yet magical kitchen window at her grandparents' house—a place she calls the Hello, Goodbye Window. To the little girl, this window is more than just glass; it's a gateway for cherished greetings, playful games, and everyday wonders. The narrative invites readers into the rhythms of a visit: peeking through the window, playing in the kitchen, helping in the garden, and listening to Poppy's harmonica. With every visit, the window becomes a symbol of connection, comfort, and the bittersweet emotions of coming and going. Chris Raschka's lively illustrations complement the text, bringing energy and warmth to the story. This book is ideal for classroom read-alouds, sparking discussions about family, traditions, and the emotions tied to arrivals and departures. The Hello, Goodbye Window is a celebration of intergenerational love, making it a valuable addition to any classroom looking to explore family relationships and the small moments that become lasting memories.
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