Some books are so engaging that even if they are long, students will sit quietly through the read aloud. A Bad Case of Stripes is one of those books. It is a great social emotional learning book that will leave students talking even after the book is over. We think this would make a great read aloud on the first day of school! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
SUMMARY
Camilla worries a lot about what people think of her. This is why she won’t eat her favorite food, lima beans. Camilla is horrified when she is picking out her first day of school outfit, and develops stripes all over her body.
Many different doctors and specialists come to Camilla’s house to try to cure her. Her stripes get worse and worse with every remedy they try. One day, an old woman comes to Camilla’s house and offers her some lima beans as a cure. Camilla won’t admit that she likes them, until the woman goes to leave. Camilla stops her and eats the beans, and her stripes go away!
Students will love this story about the importance of staying to true to yourself.
USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
A Bad Case of Stripes lends itself to teaching comprehension, writing, and grammar skills which is why we think it makes a great mentor text.
- Read students the book without showing the pictures to practice visualizing skills.
- Practice sequencing the events in the story.
- Engage students in descriptive writing activities.
- Integrate narrative writing about the first day of school.
- Introduce new contractions and practice using them.
- Review proper nouns and adjectives.
- Discuss the importance of staying true to yourself and self esteem.
NO-PREP PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES:
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
- comprehension questions
- 30 writing prompts with themed paper
- vocabulary activities
- word study print & go activities
- ideas for grammar lessons with focus sentence printables
- social emotional learning discussion topics
- graphic organizers to target specific comprehension skills and strategies
Don't spend time looking for worksheets, comprehension questions, and writing prompts online. Everything you need can be download in this one resource!
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ADDITIONAL BOOK SUGGESTIONS
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