(GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Mar. 2014
Synopsis:
Duck and his friends are at it again. This time they're pooling their considerable resources to win a local talent show, because first prize is a TRAMPOLINE.
The cows want to sing.
The sheep want to sing.
The pigs want to...dance.
Dance?
And Duck? Duck just wants to win that trampoline.
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Try using the tune of the songs mentioned when reading the animal sounds.
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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What are the animals doing on the cover?
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Have you ever seen a cow in person?
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What animals do you think would live on a farm?
Vocabulary:
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interpretive dance - a dance that expresses and idea or emotion.
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disguise - to hide your identity.
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rehearsed - to practice.
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footnote with asterisk* - notes at the bottom of the page.
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impressed - to strongly influence a feeling or idea upon someone.
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annoyed - to be bothered.
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standing ovation - When an audience stands up and claps.
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Have you ever been to a county fair?
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Have you ever seen or entered a talent show?
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How did the farmer disguise himself? Do you think the disguise worked?
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Who won the talent show? Who do you think was the best in the talent show?
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| Craft ideas: |
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Make a peek-a-boo barn (see sample)
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Draw a farm with your favorite farm animals.
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Draw or cut out your favorite farm animal.
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| Special activities: |
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Sing some of the songs mentioned in the book or another song.
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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
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
