Its the perfect book for groundhog day or to introduce animal habitats to your students. Groundhogs day by moving mountains education teachers. Dewey books comes a funny, factfilled look at what happens when one very proud groundhog speaks out. It was that i should postpone finishing the humorous fiction book that id been writing and begin work on a nonfiction book about groundhogs. It is a really cute book about a groundhog trying to convince a squirrel and crow that he is pretty cool. All wcpl locations are closed until further notice. The best groundhog day books for the primary classroom. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Im george the groundhog im here to tell you some facts about groundhogs.
Throwback thursday groundhog gets a say tbt thursday, february 8, 2018. Throwback thursday groundhog gets a say the picture. Groundhog gets a say, by pamela curtis swallow and denise bunkus its the day after groundhog day, and the groundhog wonders where all his attention has gone. In pam swallows delightful picture book, charmingly illustrated by the amazingly talented denise brunkus, the lowly groundhog hog finally gets his say. Since we are in the wake of groundhogs day, i thought what better to read about thandrumroll please, a groundhog. An interactive file folder book reportresearch project this is an interactive filefolder book report based on pamela curtis swallows groundhog gets a say. It is intended to be used after reading, groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow. The comic book feel to this story provides multiple options for the reader as well as provides witty humor mixed with factual woodchuck information. In the end, it seems, groundhog gets his wish with the publication of his this book. Common core aligned activities using groundhog fiction and nonfiction texts. Before we begin, i always like to introduce to you some of my favorite books to go along with the craft. Groundhog gets a say childrens books read aloud youtube. This book companion is an engaging and fun tool for nurturing important literacy skills. A groundhog tells of his life cycle in a humorous yet informative manner.
Two groundhogs describe their various characteristics to a skeptical squirrel and crow. Groundhog gets a say paperback december 27, 2007 by pamela curtis swallow author. Groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow author, denise bunkus illustrator theres so much more to being a groundhog than just putting on a show once a year, and groundhog has decided its time to tell the world the hog truth. While i was reading the book to the students, we pointed out different examples of facts and opinions. Groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow goodreads. Enjoy the included activities during literacy centers, daily 5 or as a class. Groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow youtube.
Swallow makes learning about these members of the marmot family a hoot. A few years ago, i was ill and in a hospital, when a curious thought came to me. Kids will learn about groundhog day, its origins, and the animal at the center of groundhog day in this informative and interesting picture book. If you have holds on the shelf, they will be held until we reopen. Swallows creation is a fun, fact filled book told from the point of view of a groundhog. I looked up books and decided on groundhog gets a say. Groundhog gets a say printables, classroom activities. Groundhog gets a say childrens books read aloud video. With the help of a few of his fans, groundhog is ready to tell everything about himself, from how loud he can whistle loud, to how fast he can run not fast, to how. This one is often included in the scholastic book club flyers. With wit and humor, author and artist present a tale of this much maligned creature. Groundhog gets a say isnt quite about groundhog day, but its still a great supplement to the holiday genre, with many asides and tidbits to point out on every page.
In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Between the 100th day of school and valentines day, groundhog day activities can easily get lost in the shuffle. I fully expected this odd idea to go away in a few days. Groundhog gets a say \rby pamela curtis swallow author, denise bunkus illustrator \r\rtheres so much more to being a groundhog than. I love to eat lots of green leaves, fruits and vegetables. Buy the paperback book groundhog gets a say by pamela c.
Groundhog tells his journey in great detail with help from his friend crow and his cousin beaver. This 31 page unit contains activities to go with a groundhog unit. Theres so much more to being a groundhog than just putting on a show once a year, and groundhog has decided its time to tell the world the hog truth. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide swallow, pamela curtis and denise brunkus, groundhog gets a say. Groundhog gets a say kids book read aloud read aloud by krowe4kids duration. Groundhog gets a say kids book read aloud read aloud by. Like many celebrities, groundhog thinks hes gotten a raw deal from the media. This read it up creation is designed to accompany the book groundhog gets a say the activities in this reading resource allow students to build literacy and comprehension skills. Groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow, denise.
Explore free books, like mother goose picture puzzles, and more browse now. The book groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow and illustrated by denise brunkus is about a very informative groundhog who decides to tell the world that there is more to him then just his shadow. Groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow author, denise bunkus illustrator theres so much more to being a groundhog than just. Groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow illustrated. With the help of a few of his fans, groundhog is ready to tell everything about himself, from how loud he can whistle loud, to how fast he can run not fast, to how many things he uses his teeth for a lot. If winter is over, kids can hold up the cloud and let the groundhog come out. Groundhog gets a say printables, classroom activities, teacher resources. Along the way, kids will learn, among other things, that woodchuck is another name for groundhog. Groundhog gets a say \r by pamela curtis swallow author, denise bunkus illustrator \r \r theres so much more to being a groundhog than just putting on a show once a year, and groundhog has decided its time to tell. Groundhog gets a say stem activity by carly and adam.
The groundhog s journey begins on national groundhog day. Groundhog day activities, lesson plans, activities and. Groundhog gets a say by pamela swallow is an excellent book about groundhogs. Initially, squirrel and crow are skeptical, but after the explanation of hibernation, both admit that groundhogs aka whistle pigs aka woodchucks are pretty cool. Read groundhog gets a say to learn some interesting facts about groundhogs. Groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow scholastic. A bad case of stripes by david shannon is a great book for teaching individuality, or being unique. Groundhog gets a say story map multileveled lesson with these multileveled lessons, students are encouraged to explore the important elements of any fiction text to support comprehension. Theres so much more to being a groundhog than just putting on. Groundhog gets a say features a groundhog talking about his post groundhog day experience written for children ages 58 years old. Groundhog gets a say book companion by learning lots. Its packed full of fun groundhog facts and information about how groundhogs live. Included is a class book, decodable reader, poems, literacy centers, math centers, and writing activities. Swallow s creation is a fun, fact filled book told from the point of view of a groundhog.
Groundhog is tired of only been seen one day out of the year. Penguin young readers group the book groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow and illustrated by denise brunkus is about a very informative groundhog who decides to tell the world that there is more to him then just his shadow. Groundhog gets a say theres so much more to being a groundhog than just putting on a show once a year, and groundhog has decided its time to tell the world the hog truth. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Are groundhogs only good for predicting the weather. Published december 27th 2007 by puffin books paperback, 40 pages authors. Groundhog craft fun and interactive will the groundhog. During this time you will not be able to place new holds on physical materials. Yesterday i was big news, a star, king of the mound. Groundhog gets a say, pamela curtis swallow, good condition, book. Editions of groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow. Its also one of those days that can sometimes seem hard to fit in. Dont let groundhog day come and go without checking out this fun book.
Groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow teaching. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Its a reading for information activity that is designed for students in first and second grade. He launches into a lecture, hitting the high points of groundhog habits, anatomy and lore. Groundhog is tired of being noticed for only one day a year, and lets the world know all about the greatness of groundhogs. Groundhog may be full of himself, but chances are good that, by the end of this book, youll agree hes pretty wonderful. Groundhog day is one of those holidays that sneaks up on us fast. When asked what book i was working on, i found myself answering, a nonfiction book about groundhogs. Teachingbooks multileveled lesson groundhog gets a say. To be more specific, my daughter and i read groundhog gets a say by pamela curtis swallow, illustrated by denise brunkus. He decides to wax eloquent on all the attributes of the wonderful animal that is a groundhog to his fellow animals so they will know how special he is, all the time, not just on groundhog day.