One Fox
One hungry fox with two sly eyes is on the prowl…three plump hens had better watch out!
English
A Guide to Reading Aloud to Your Child
- Find a comfortable space to read together.
- Slow down and enjoy the illustrations.
- Ask and answer questions together.
- Make reading part of your routine - bedtime is a great time for reading.
- Use these prompts to encourage deeper thinking with your children: "Tell me more, why do you think that?" "How do you know that?" "Interesting, did you notice anything else?"
Phonemic Awareness
When introducing the book, share the title and notice these phonemic elements:
The first letter of the word “Fox” is Ff. This letter says the sound /f/, /f/, /f/, like in farm, family, and fun. Let’s say that sound together: /f/, /f/, /f/. Point to the Ff in the title. Read the title together, emphasizing the sound /f/.
Ask the children to say the word after you. Show them the cover of the book and have them read the word out loud with you as you point under each word.
Vocabulary
thriller : a suspenseful tale
famished : a suffering from great hunger
sly : devious or not to be trusted
plump : full and round in shape
padding : a soft piece of material used for cushioning
snug : small and comfortable; cozy
beady : small, round, and bright
frightened : scared
Questions to Discuss
What is the setting of this book? where does this book take place?
We read on the first page that the fox is "famished" (see definition in vocabulary section). What do you think foxes like to eat? What is he going to do next?
How do the hens feel on the page that reads "eight beady eyes"?
Where do you think the hens are going at the end of the book? Where do you think the fox is going?
If you were the author, what would happen next in this book?
Who is the hero in this book? Who is the villain? Why?
Let's Play
This activity will help your child make connections to the text, which helps children improve comprehension.
After reading the story, practice counting from 1 to 10. Then write each number on a different piece of paper. Have children illustrate each page by drawing the number of items on each page (similar to one fox, two eyes, three hens, etc.). Staple all the pages together to make your own counting book.
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