CONTENT	PROCEDURE
Step 1: Word "rounds" Meaning in story - daily routine The class sang a round. Tom dug a round hole for the tree. The milkman delivers milk to every house on his nightly rounds.   Flashcards: round eyes postman letterbox Illustrations on pages 1, 3 and 4.	Preparation for Study i) A number of words are treated for meaning and for visual recognition. each word is written on the board, pronounced clearly by the teacher, then by the class. Teacher gives meaning or illustrates with board sketches, and where necessary, the word is shown in context. Finally each word is presented rapidly by means of flash cards. ii) Teacher briefly introduces story title and author. Children study illustrations in the story and suggest events which may occur. Teacher questions where necessary to clarify and extend observations.
Step 2: 1. Why did Ned feel gloomy? 2.What jobs did Ned want to do? 3. How do you know Ned enjoyed himself?	Setting the Problem Teacher reveals the board questions which are read aloud by the class.
Step 3: The story "Just As Good".	Finding the Solution Children read story marking sentences which help in answering the questions. Where time and ability permit, written answers are attempted. Teacher assists children with word recognition or comprehension difficulties.
Step 4: Children's answers plus story text proof.	Checking Findings and Enrichment Oral and written answers are given to each of the questions. Evidence to support conclusions is read by a number of students.
Step 5:	ConsolidationTeacher commends children for accuracy of observations, contribution to discussions and cooperative behaviour etc.

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