Goldirocks…no, that isn’t spelled wrong…is the cutest book. Mentor texts are such an integral part of a great lesson. Teaching about something and connecting it to a book can make a lasting impression on students AND entertain them. They won’t even know they are learning a lesson. They are just loving the book.
Goldirocks Book Summary
This is such a cute book.
It is perfect lesson for compare and contrast.
It’s quite obviously a play on the traditional story of Goldi Rocks and the 3 Bears. I can see boys and girls both loving this book. It is written with a limerick rhyme pattern that will keep everyone engaged.
The Three Bears are in a rock band, but lack a lead singer. Who can possibly help them?
Goldirocks Mentor Text: Vocabulary
- jammed
- fans
- croon
- soprano
- porridge
- studio
- explore
- mike
- stand
- headphones
- dozed
- keys
- cottage
- drooling
- slumbering
- albums
- rock charts
Goldirocks book activity
The FREEBIE today contains both a Venn Diagram and a Math Comparison activity. The Venn looks at the original story and the “rockin” version.
This can be done with a document camera as a whole group OR as an individual activity. The math comparison activity is a size sort relating to the story. Students can use the
Enjoy the book and to enjoy the FREEBIE Compare and Contrast link or the picture below.
There is also a Compare and Contrast set for more ideas.
I also have a Reading Comprehension BIG BUNDLE.
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