Draw a big tree on one sheet of construction paper, then paste your word cards onto it. Have the kids make their own collection of words & drawings of objects, such as things around the classroom or words they have recently learned in school. What does Rocket decide to write a story about?Īfter Rocket reads his story to the owl, what happens?Ĭut squares from plain paper or light colored construction paper for the kids ahead of time. Where does Rocket put the words he learns? Tufts - a small cluster of long flexible outgrowths (as of hairs, feathers, or blades of grass) that are attached or close togetherĬaptivated - to influence or fascinate by some special charmĭiscussion topics for during/after reading: Inspiration - the act or power of moving the mind or the emotions Splendid - impressive in beauty, grandeur, or excellenceĭeclared - to make known openly or officially Inspiring - to stimulate to greater or higher activityĪnnounce - to make known publicly to state something aloud Have you every written a story? What was it about? What kind of story do you think Rocket writes? Along the way he discovers small details that he has never noticed before, including a timid baby owl who becomes his friend, as well as an idea for a story. Encouraged by a little yellow bird to look closely at the world around him for inspiration, Rocket sets out on a journey. Rocket loves books and he wants to make his own, but he can't think of a story. Grade Level: 1st (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) Volunteers needed in May! Click here to sign up.
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