Clark the Shark
Written by: Bruce Hale, Illustrated by: Guy Francis, Published by: HarperCollins Publishers Read by: Chris Pine
Clark is a shark with zing, bang, and boom. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves life – but when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark’s teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down. Clark the Shark celebrates boisterous enthusiasm – and knowing when it’s time for indoor voices.
You are Clark
Day 3- Imagine you are Clark the Shark. Think about some things you would do if you were Clark the Shark to be a better friend and class mate.
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Answering Questions
Day 4- Think about all the things this story told you and showed you.
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Retell the Story
Day 1- play the story to class. Before they start listening remind them to think about the parts of the story and what is happening at the beginning, middle and end.
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Character Description
Day 2- If needed play the story again. Get students to think about what Clark is like at the start of the story vs at the end of the story.
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