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Objectives: ...present dramatic interpretations of experiences, stories ... read both regular and irregular words automatically such as through multiple opportunities to read and reread ...develop fluency. 6 Voices. Readers Theater for Six Voices. Voice 1: The knocking hopper was a frog!
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Objectives: ...present dramatic interpretations of experiences, stories ... read both regular and irregular words automatically such as through multiple opportunities to read and reread ...develop fluency 6 Voices Readers Theater for Six Voices Voice 1: The knocking hopper was a frog! Frog: (in a funny voice) It's me, Froggie! Rabbit: Uh, I'm busy here, Froggie. Gotta read my bedtime story. Frog: Oh, I would love to listen. I do love stories. Voice 2: So Froggie just hopped his little uninvited self right through Rabbit's door. Voice 3: And he dripped as he listened to Rabbit read his story. Frog: Well, done, Rabbit! Storm's ended, too. Thanks for your kindness! Toodle--oo! Voice 4: The next night, Rabbit had just finished cleaning his kitchen when he heard a knock- knock-knocking on his door again. All: Guess who? Frog: It's FROGGIE! Voice 1: Rabbit was just a simple hare. Voice 2: He lived in a hole in an old oak tree. Voice 3: He cooked his own food. Voice 4: Everything in his hole was neat and tidy. Voice 1: Rabbit loved to read. Voice 2: At the end of every single day, he read himself a story. Voice 3: Rabbit liked his life. Voice 4: Rabbit was happy. All: But, one day, his simple life changed. Voice 1: Can you guess why? Voice 2: A new little hopper knock-knock-knocked on Rabbit's door during a storm. Voice 3: Was the hopper another little rabbit? All: No. Voice 4: Was it a grasshopper? All: No. Order Springboards to receive 40 more terrific units for grades 1-3! Call (512) 558-1121 or order online: http://suzyred.com/bookstore.html
Readers Theater, page 2, Continued Rabbit: Uh, I'm about to read myself a story. Frog: Then I'd say I have good timing. I do love stories! But first, let's fix ourselves a snack or two or three. You don't mind do you? Rabbit: I guess not. Voice 1: So Froggie hopped into the kitchen. Voice 2: He popped some popcorn. Voice 3: He whipped some cream. Voice 4: He mixed up some peanut butter, mustard, pickles, bananas, and cookies. All: What do you think Rabbit thought? Rabbit: Just look at the MESS! Voice 1: But Rabbit read the story. Voice 2: And Froggie listened. Voice 3: At the end of the story, Rabbit said, Rabbit: Story's finished. Voice 4: And Froggie said, Frog: Well, done, Rabbit! Snack's gone, too. Thanks for your kindness! Toodle--oo! Voice 1: Well, how do you think Rabbit was feeling after that? All: Was he worried? Voice 2: A little. All: Do you think Froggie came again? Voice 3: Probably. All: Did he want a story? Voice 4: Yes, he did, but that's not all! All: Oh-oh. Voice 1: Did he want a snack? All: Nooooo. Not this time. Voice 2: Did he make a mess? All: You know Froggie. Voice 3: What happened the next time is funny! Voice 4: But you have to read the book to find out! All:Too Many Frogs! by Sandy Asher. Order Springboards to receive 40 more terrific units for grades 1-3! Call (512) 558-1121 or order online: http://suzyred.com/bookstore.html
Objective: ...present dramatic interpretations of experiences, stories Frogs A Readers’ Theater Script for 4 Voices All: Spring’s here! Voice 1: Wake up! Voice 2: Sun’s shining. Voice 3: Mud’s warming. Voice 4: Amphibian’s waking! All: Frogs! Voice 1: Croak. Voice 2: Rib-bit. Voice 3: Chug-a-Rum! Voice 4: Cheer-Up! All: Frogs! Voice 1: Popping out of muddy beds Voice 2: Grinning face in wide-mouthed head Voice 3: Watching bugs with googly eyes Voice 4: Flicking tongues when one it spies All: Frogs Voice 1: Hopping Voice 2: Jumping Voice 3: On big webbed feet Voice 4: Swimming fast, some friends they’ll meet. All: Frogs Voice 1: Ooey gooey eggs they lay Voice 2: Jelly-babies soon will play Voice 3: Stuck to grasses in the pond Voice 4: Little tadpoles come along. All: Frogs Voice 1: Tadpoles swimming look like fish Voice 2: Breathe through gills and get their wish Voice 3: To grow some legs, explore and play Voice 4: They’ll be frogs, but not today. All: Frogs Voice 1: Legs grow. Voice 2: Tails shrink. Voice 3: Breathe with lungs Voice 4: Now frogs, we think. All: Rib-bit, Croak, Cheer-Up, Eek Order Springboards to receive 40 more terrific units for grades 1-3! Call (512) 558-1121 or order online: http://suzyred.com/bookstore.html Readers Theater originally published in Book Bridges by Suzy Red
Word Box mushrooms ladybugs vegetables shirts warts long blue grass pipes eyes Objectives: …use vocabulary to describe clearly ideas, feelings, and experiences ...develop vocabulary through reading The Funny Thing about the Illustrations ACROSS CLUES: 3. The funny thing about the pictures in rabbit's house was that they were pictures of ______________. 7. The funny thing about Froggie's umbrella was that it was made from __________. 8. The funny thing about the way the frogs looked was their big ______. 9. The funny thing about the rabbit's ears was that they were so ______________. 10. The funny thing about the lamp was that it was covered with ____________. DOWN CLUES: 1. The funny thing about the frogs' tongues was that they had ________. 2. The funny thing about Rabbit's welcome mat was that it had ________________ growing out of it. 4. The funny thing about Rabbit's rug was that it was made from________. 5. The funny thing about Rabbit was that he was ________________. 6. One funny thing about the frogs was their Frog Family Reunion ________. Order Springboards to receive 40 more terrific units for grades 1-3! Call (512) 558-1121 or order online: http://suzyred.com/bookstore.html
For younger students, cut each question into a separate square and work one question at a time as a group. Getting the Idea Objectives: ...represent text in different ways ... distinguish fiction from nonfiction, including fact and fantasy ... use knowledge of word order (syntax) and context to support word identification and confirm word meaning Use the story to help you answer the questions below. 3. How did Rabbit change in the story? 1. When the story started, Rabbit was happy because ~ he had lots of friends. the frogs liked to hear him read. he could go to school. his life was simple. 4. Which of these did Froggie use to get comfy? 2. In the story, you could find proof that Froggie ~ did not know how to read. was very different from Rabbit. was neat and tidy. was trying to make Rabbit angry. Order Springboards to receive 40 more terrific units for grades 1-3! Call (512) 558-1121 or order online: http://suzyred.com/bookstore.html
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Objectives: ... identify relevant questions for inquiry such as "What do pill bugs eat?" … use pictures, print, and people to gather information and answer questions …draw conclusions from information gathered …locate important areas of the library/media center Learn More About Frogs Questions I have about frogs Answers I found Resources I used to find answers Pictures I drew and labeled Order Springboards to receive 40 more terrific units for grades 1-3! Call (512) 558-1121 or order online: http://suzyred.com/bookstore.html
Objectives: ... connect experiences and ideas with those of others through speaking and listening …. use vocabulary to describe clearly ideas, feelings, and experiences … use prior knowledge to anticipate meaning and make sense of texts After Reading Springboard Cards Cut out the cards below. Put them in a stack. Take turns with your book buddies drawing one of the cards and springing the answers. Rabbit and Froggie both loved stories. What other ways can friends have fun together? What were three things that Rabbit did to keep his house tidy? Why is it important to keep your house tidy? If a new family moved in next door, what would be the first book you would want to read to their little kid who came to visit you? Rabbit and Froggie were very different from each other. Are most friends different from each other or are they mostly alike? Who changed the most in the story? Why? What was good about the change? What was bad about the change? Give three reasons why books make your life more fun. If you wanted to visit a friend, what are three things you should do first? Why would you do them? The frogs were at a family reunion. Why is it important for families to get together? What should they do together? Order Springboards to receive 40 more terrific units for grades 1-3! Call (512) 558-1121 or order online: http://suzyred.com/bookstore.html
Objectives: ... interpret and use graphic sources of information such as charts, graphs, and diagrams ..connect, compare, and contrast ideas, themes, and issues across text For younger children, make a large wall chart for this activity and work together. Comparing Frog Books Fact or Fiction? What I liked best My favorite words Characters Too Many Frogs by Sandy Asher Frog in a Bogby Karma Wilson Red-Eyed Tree Frogs by John Netherton Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel Extremely Weird Frogs by Sarah Lovett Frog's Best Friendby Marion Dane Order Springboards to receive 40 more terrific units for grades 1-3! Call (512) 558-1121 or order online: http://suzyred.com/bookstore.html
Objectives: …identify mathematics in everyday situations ...identify patterns in related addition and subtraction sentences The Frog Reunion Froggie's relatives started to come to Froggie's pond. Froggie made a chart showing how many came each day for a week. Look at his chart. Then answer the questions at the bottom. Number of Frogs Arriving Each Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Days of the Week Each stands for 10 frogs. 1. How many frogs arrived on Tuesday? 2. How many more frogs arrived on Thursday than on Monday? 3. How many more frogs arrived on Saturday than on Wednesday? 4. How many frogs arrived on Monday and Tuesday? 5. How many frogs were at the Frog Family Reunion by Sunday? Order Springboards to receive 40 more terrific units for grades 1-3! Call (512) 558-1121 or order online: http://suzyred.com/bookstore.html
Objectives: … draw and discuss visual images based on text descriptions … use word and letter spacing and margins to make messages readable … use basic capitalization and punctuation correctly … compose complete sentences in written text and use the appropriate end punctuation Our Family Reunion Has your family had a reunion? Who came? What funny things happened? Draw a picture of your family. Then, write a story about your family reunion. _________________________________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __________________________________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________________________________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________________________________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________________________________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________________________________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________________________________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________________________________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _________________________________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _________________________________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________________________________________________ Order Springboards to receive 40 more terrific units for grades 1-3! Call (512) 558-1121 or order online: http://suzyred.com/bookstore.html
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Page 510: A Funny Thing about the Illustrations Call 512-558-1121 or order through the secure site at Kids' Wings Bookstore! http://suzyred.com/bookstore.html Springboards has 533 Student Activity Sheets in this excellent curriculum-focused original collection for grades 1-3: Units on 41 Award-Winning Picture Books for 2006-2007: 19Two-by-Two Books named by the Texas Library Association, 2006 20 Mockingbird Books named by the Abilene Librarians, 2005-2006 (one book is common to both lists) Plus a bonus units: Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin Wallace's Lists by Barbara Bottner Springboards contains original readers' theater scripts, multiple choice questions, logic puzzles, crossword puzzles, math, science, music, writing, character development, and much more! With your purchase, you will receive a Springboards book with 189 pages and CD with 533 pages in PDF and Power Point Format PLUS a site license that allows both the book and the CD to be shared within one school! Don't miss Reading Seeds, Kids' Wings' 2007 collection with 43 outstanding units for award-winning picture books! http://suzyred.com/mbird2007.html Answer Key Page 515: The Frog Reunion 1. 50 2. 40 3. 10 4. 80 5. 441 frogs at the Frog Family Reunion if you include Froggie. Page 511: Getting the Idea 1. his life was simple 2. was very different from Rabbit 3. Rabbit changed from being a loner to enjoying friends. 4. pillows Order Springboards to receive 40 more terrific units for grades 1-3! Call (512) 558-1121 or order online: http://suzyred.com/bookstore.html