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Ribsy
Last updated Saturday, June 3, 2023
Author: Beverly Cleary
Illustrator: Louis Darling
Date of Publication: 2017
ISBN: 0062652400
Grade Level: 3rd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Jun. 2023
Synopsis:
Good ol' Ribsy's ever-curious mind has always gotten him into scrapes, but this time he may have gone too far. After a comical turn of events, Ribsy finds himself in the wrong station wagon with the wrong children. Ribsy will do anything to find Henry, but there's plenty of excitement to be had along the way - and scoring a touchdown for a local high school team is only part of the fun!
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This book is part of a long series by the author.
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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Do you have a pet dog? Any pets?
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Do you like to go on adventures?
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(Picture walk) Do you think this is a mean or friendly dog?
Vocabulary:
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Collar - a band of material around the neck of a shirt, dress, coat, or jacket, either upright or turned over and generally an integral part of the garment.
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Chin - the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw.
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Bark - the sharp explosive cry of certain animals, especially a dog, fox, or seal.
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Mutt - the dog's parents were not registered and both parents are not of the same breed.
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Paw - an animal's foot having claws and pads
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Have you ever lost a pet?
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What is a station wagon?
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Do you prefer cats or dogs? Why?
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Do cats and dogs get along?
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
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the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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