Chapter 1

The Creature Without a Tail

Pages 1-5

 

 

ASSIGNMENTS

 

Keep a learning journal and write about your experiences while reading this book. Share your experiences with your classmates and/or friends as you read. Use a graphic organizer to keep track of the events and learning lessons that take place in each story.

Click on the World Atlas on the link below to learn more about the island where the stories take place. 

Read Chapter #1.

Answer questions 1-5.

QUESTIONS

1. In which story structure does the author tell the story? Expository, descriptive, persuasive, or narrative?

2. What was the boy's routine every Saturday? Support your answer with details.

3. What emotions did the boy encounter during his backyard visits? Describe each emotion as they occurred.                                          

4. What can you predict happened to the boy after his shocking experience?                     

5.  What is the main idea or lesson learned in this chapter?

ART ACTIVITIES

On a large sheet of white paper or in your sketch book draw an image expressing an event that took place in the story. You may also draw or depict a personal experience similar to the one in the story. Experiment with many art materials and give life to your story and creative ideas.

      J. Escobar - Color Pencils           

 

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Chapter 1.  Chapter 2.  Chapter 3.  Chapter 4.  Chapter 5.  Chapter 6.  Chapter 7.  Chapter 8.  Chapter 9.  Chapter 10.

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