As each chapter contains a prologue about bees, we discussed how these short introductions are metaphors for the events or characters in the novel. I placed on the board critical words from the introduction and then placed an = sign adjacent.Lena then identified the characters alluded to in the metaphor. Afterwards, I provided vocabulary instruction again using flash cards. Using the vocabulary words, I then placed two sentences on the board and explained how to connect the sentences with phrases such. as "but, however, and although ." Lena placed all of this information into her notebook and was able to orally respond to the sentence combining exercise. We then completed reading chapter 2 followed by a short reading comprehension and vocabulary quiz/exercise. Lena did very well with the material.