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Duck
Last updated Saturday, June 3, 2023
Author: Randy Cecil
Date of Publication: 2008
ISBN: 0763630721
Grade Level: 1st (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Jun. 2023
Synopsis:
Duck is a carousel animal who longs to fly. She spends her days watching real, flying ducks, and her nights dreaming of soaring among them. Flying is all she can think about ... until a little lost duckling wanders into her life. Soon they are inseparable. But when Duckling’s yellow down is replaced by long white feathers, Duck is determined to do whatever she can to help him fly - even if it means being left behind.
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Have you pet a duck or duckling before?
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What is around the duck's neck?
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Is there something on the duck's back?
Vocabulary:
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carousel - a merry-go-round
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whirling - rapid movement round and round
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amusement park - large outdoor area with rides, shows, refreshments, games, and other entertainments.
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cobblestones - natural building material based on cobble-sized stones; used for pavement roads, streets, and buildings.
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essential - absolutely necessary; extremely important.
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limp - walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot.
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Have you seen a flock of birds or ducks flying in the sky?
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Have you been on a carousel before?
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What colors do you see in Duck's scarf?
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Do you find it difficult to learn something new? Do you think it helps train or practice when learning a new skill?
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Duck, duck, goose or Simon says with actions done by the characters (quack, laugh, jump, flap).
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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!
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