We continue to work on gleaning the main idea of a chapter by first studying the chapter titles and then locating textual support . After discussing how the plastic Indian Chief dies of fright after being brought to life by the "magic " cupboard, we noted how this incident heightens Omri's sense of parental responsibility toward Little Bear. We further developed this theme by reading and comparing the juxtaposed conversations between Little Bear and Omri and Omri and his father. After reviewing plot elements, Atticus used the remaining class time to prepare a written summary of the reading. He is doing well with these written assignments .