Ravi's Roar 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
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SUMMARY
"Ravi's Roar" by Tom Percival is a heartwarming children's book that explores the power of self-expression and the importance of empathy. The story follows Ravi, a young boy who believes he has a mighty roar that can scare away anything. However, when he unexpectedly turns into a tiger he learns a valuable lesson about using his words and how to cope with his emotions. With colorful illustrations and a relatable narrative, "Ravi's Roar" teaches young readers about embracing their emotions and finding alternative ways to face challenges, promoting kindness and empathy along the way. This uplifting tale encourages children to find their own unique strengths and highlights the transformative nature of love and understanding in overcoming difficulties.
 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.
- Encourage students to use their summarizing and retelling strategies.
- Analyze the illustrations in the story. Discuss how they provide meaning that the words might not.
- Cause and effect can be a difficult skill for students. This book is a perfect mentor text for teaching this skill.
- Discuss the different adjectives used in the book.
- Introduce pronouns and practice using them.
- Discuss the importance of self regulation.
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
- 30Â 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.
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