#FridayReads

GRADES K-3

In the story, the character of Escargot tries to make the case that he should be the reader’s favorite animal. While listening to the story, look for:

1. the arguments that Escargot makes to prove his case that he should be the reader’s favorite animal, and

2. the way Escargot deals with counterarguments that might be made against him.

Decide if Escargot made his case or not – was he convincing?

After listening to the story (and practicing your best French accent), complete the packet, including a maze, word scramble, coloring sheet, and fill-in-the-blank story!

GRADES 4-5

In the story, the character of Escargot tries to make the case that he should be the reader’s favorite animal. While listening to the story, look for:

1. the arguments that Escargot makes to prove his case that he should be the reader’s favorite animal, and

2. the way Escargot deals with counterarguments that might be made against him.

Decide if Escargot made his case or not – was he convincing?

The thesis of the book is “Escargot Should be Your Favorite Animal.” As you listen to the story, find arguments that support the thesis.

Escargot also makes several counterarguments in the story. Listen for these and how he addresses them.

Use the graphic organizer to outline a persuasive essay/opinion letter of you own. Come up with your own thesis (e.g. cats are better than dogs, Superman is the best super hero, pizza is the best food, baseball is the best sport, summer vacation should be four months long, etc.). Think about counterarguments to your own thesis and how you would address them in your own writing. Once you have your topic (thesis), come up with three separate arguments with supporting details for your own essays/letters and add them to the graphic organizer. After completing the organizer, use this as a basis to create your own persuasive essay or opinion letter writing project.

Check out the Making Connections! document for multiple reflection questions and activities.