Today we are spotlighting a classic Halloween read aloud, The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything. This is a popular book and a favorite in classrooms. Chances are you already have this book in your library, and if not, you will definitely want to add it! Every time I’ve read this book to my class, the students are so engaged and love chiming in with the repeated words throughout the story. The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything is a timeless story that students in your class will love year after year. - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
SUMMARY
The story The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything is about an old woman who goes for a walk in the woods. As she continues home, it begins to get dark and she runs into a pair of shoes! The little old lady tells the shoes to get out of her way and that she is not afraid, but they continue to follow her. She also encounters a pair of pants, a shirt, gloves, and a hat on her walk. Each time she starts to move faster, but she isn’t afraid. Finally, she runs into a big pumpkin head and runs all the way home. The clothing items follow and knock on her door. Bravely, the little old lady asks what they want and learns they want to scare her. Thinking quickly, the little old lady comes up with a solution that works for her and the clothing. Students will love this classic Halloween read!
USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything lends itself to teaching a range of skills and strategies. Teachers can integrate writing, grammar, and vocabulary with this read aloud. It also can be used to teach so many different reading comprehension strategies!
- Analyze the setting of this story. Students can discuss where and when (time of day and year) the book takes place.
- Discuss the use of repetition in this story.
- Engage students in letter writing activities.
- Practice writing poems as a class.
- Teach students about onomatopoeia.
- Practice using commas in a list.
- Have a class discussion about problem solving and bravery.
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
No matter what your class is working on, there is something in this resource you can use!
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ADDITIONAL BOOK SUGGESTIONS
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- Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman
- Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
- Piggie Pie by Margie Palatini
- Creepy Pair of Underwear by Aaron Reynolds
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