The Smart Cookie 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
"The Smart Cookie" by Jory John is a delightful children's book that celebrates the value of individuality and embracing one's unique qualities. The story revolves around a group of cookies who attend Cookie School, where they are taught to be smart, sweet, and well-rounded. However, one cookie feels like he doesn't fit in because he struggles to concentrate, never answers a question and doesn't gets the best grades in the class. Despite facing criticism from his classmates, Chip stays true to himself and discovers that being different is a strength, not a weakness. With the help of a wise teacher, Chip realizes that his knowledge and curiosity make him a smart cookie in his own way. Through its clever storytelling and charming illustrations, the book encourages young readers to embrace their passions, think outside the box, and appreciate the diversity of talents and interests in the world.
 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.
- Encourage students to use their summarizing and retelling strategies.
- Discuss the different characters in the story and analyze their thoughts and actions.
- Have students practice their questioning skills as you read the book.
- Teach a lesson on making connections to enhance comprehension.
- Introduce pronouns and practice using them.
- Teach students how contractions are used.
- Discuss what it means to persevere and why it is important.
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.
- The Bad Seed by Jory John
- The Cool Bean by Jory John
- The Couch Potato by Jory John
- The Good Egg by Jory John
- The Great Eggscape by Jory John
- The Sour Grape by Jory John
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