Paul Bunyan is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 550 picture book companions based on high quality children’s literature that support you in delivering highly-engaging interactive read alouds with follow up activities. Learn more about this children’s book below! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
SUMMARY
"Paul Bunyan" by Steven Kellogg tells the legendary tale of the larger-than-life lumberjack, Paul Bunyan. Born in the North Woods, Paul grows to be a giant with extraordinary strength and an insatiable appetite. Accompanied by his loyal blue ox, Babe, Paul embarks on a series of epic adventures, shaping the landscape of America as he goes. From carving out the Great Lakes to creating the Grand Canyon, Paul's larger-than-life feats become the stuff of legends. Kellogg's vibrant illustrations bring the tall tale to life, depicting Paul's towering figure and the awe-inspiring landscapes he encounters. With humor and imagination, "Paul Bunyan" captures the spirit of American folklore and showcases the power of storytelling. It is a timeless and entertaining read for readers of all ages.
USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
Our read aloud lesson plans for this picture book come with reading comprehension questions (with sample student responses), 30 writing prompts, teaching ideas for grammar skills, social emotional learning discussion ideas, and more. Check out our list below to get a sneak peek at some of the skills this resource teaches.
- Discuss the different characters in the story and analyze their thoughts and actions.
- Cause and effect can be a difficult skill for students. This book is a perfect mentor text for teaching this skill.
- Analyze the illustrations in the story. Discuss how they provide meaning that the words might not.
- Practice making predictions throughout the book. Encourage students to check and see if their predictions were correct.
- Introduce homophones and discuss the multiple meanings of homophones in this book.
- Practice identifying base words.
- Encourage students to think about ways they can show compassion.
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
This book is a must have for your school or classroom library. Your students are going to love completing these activities for the book and you will be impressed with how much they learn. You will want to read this book to your class every year.
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ADDITIONAL BOOK SUGGESTIONS
You and your students will love the similar books listed below, which can all be found in our free picture book list.
- Goldilocks and The Three Bears by James Marshall
- Grasshopper and the Ants by Jerry Pinkney
- Hansel and Gretel by James Marshall
- Johnny Appleseed by Steven Kellogg
- Mike Fink by Steven Kellogg
- John Henry by Julius Lester
- Pecos Bill by Steven Kellogg
- Red Riding Hood by James Marshall
- The Boy Who Cried Wolf by B.G. Hennessy
- The Lion and The Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
- The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Paul Galdone
- The Tortoise and The Hare by Janet Stevens
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