This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with Arnie the Doughnut, Pink and Say, The Van Gogh Café, and Train to Somewhere.These resources can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction – which makes these them a smart choice for literacy centers or Reader’s Workshop. Each lesson plan follows the format of a mini lesson and provides an opportunity for students to turn and talk about how they synthesize while reading. Students will also have the opport