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1. The Grouchy Ladybug Web Quest By Miss Comiskey
2. Introduction Attention young authors Eric Carle needs your help! After the success of his story The Grouchy Lady Bug, Mr. Carle has been bombarded with requests to write a sequel, but he cant do it alone.
3. Task Your job consists of the following steps:
Listen to The Grouchy Ladybug
Discuss the timeline of the ladybugs adventures.
Research facts about ladybugs.
Complete a Character Web on Kidspiration.
Write a new ladybug story incorporating your facts.
Play fun ladybug games.
4. Process Step 1
Listen to The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle
Step 2
Discuss and chart the ladybugs meetings on this timeline: Grouchy Ladybug Timeline
5. Process Continued Step 3 - Research
Please print out this recording sheet so you can write down 5 facts about ladybugs
Ladybug Facts Sheet
6. Process Continued Step 4 Web Sites
Visit these websites for ladybug facts:
Fact Sheet
Ladybugs - Enchanted Learning Software
Ladybug Facts - Click & Learn
Ladybug Facts from a First Grade Class
7. Process Continued Step 5 Pre Writing
Now you are ready to begin plans on your story. To do so, you and your partner should TYPE in the Character Web.
Web
8. Process Continued Step 6 Writing
It is time to write your new ladybug story. Use your character web to make a story similar to the Grouchy Ladybug . Dont forget to include:
Strong Story Beginning (Once there was)
Characters, Setting, Problem, and Solution
Facts Youve Learned about Ladybugs
A Clear Ending
9. Conclusion Now that you and your partner are full fledged authors, you may share your piece with your classmates.
Talk about similarities and differences between your story and the original Grouchy Ladybug.
10. Just For Fun Check out these fun ladybug games:
Word Search
Landing Ladybug
Ladybug Maze
Ladybug Jigsaw
Read More About Eric Carle:
The Official Eric Carle Web Site
11. Extra Goodies Ladybug Photos:
Different Species
Adults & Larva
Up Close & Personal
Ladybug Movies:
Ladybug Picnic