Click on the link above to hear this week's story read aloud.
Comprehension Questions:
Why is it important to have rules? (Answers may vary)
Why does Red Lizard decide to run in the race? (He wants to win the big cake.)
Who are some of the characters that run in the race with Red Lizard? (Cottontail, Rat, Snake, and Roadrunner.)
Who won the race? (Red Lizard)
Why didn't the other animals win the race? (Cotton Tail chased a butterfly, Rat fell into hay, Snake chased bugs, and Roadrunner tripped over a rake.)
What did Red Lizard do for his friends at the end of the story? (He shared his cake.)
WRITING
Writing About Reading (Response):
Choose a favorite character from The Big Race. Write a few sentences giving reasons why you like him or her. You can reread or re-watch the The Big Race story to help you explain your answers.
four, over, two five, starts, watch, into, three
Suggested Activity: What's The Password
Write the sight words on an index card. Tape one index card to the entrance of each room. Have your child (and family members) read the word before entering the room.
Click on this link Vocabulary A-Z to have fun practicing your words. Use the old Spelling city password on the back cover of your Dog Book to get into Vocabulary A-Z.
Long "a" Words (a_e)
1.) came 4.) make
2.) late 5.) gave
3.) brave 6.) shape