ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Book Read Aloud: THE CAPE by Tauscha Johanson, Breighlin Johanson and Glenn Harmon
Hello, my reading friends! It’s Annie. I’m so happy you’re here to read with me. Are you ready for a fun story? Today, we’re going to learn about being a good leader. Let’s read “The Cape” together. If you have the book, grab it so you can follow along!
Written by: Tauscha Johanson and Breighlin Johanson
Illustrated by: Glenn Harmon
One day, my teacher called me to the front of the class. He put a long, colorful cape around my shoulders and gave me an important job. “You,” he said, “are meant to be a leader.” It felt strange, and I didn’t know what being a leader meant. I asked my teacher, and he just smiled and said, “You’ll see.”
I looked at my cape with its bright red swirls and thought it made me special. I walked around proudly, telling my friends, “I’m the boss of you!” But they didn’t listen to me. I was upset and told my teacher. He smiled and said, “That’s not what it means to be a leader.”
The next day, some kids said mean things about my cape. They said it was too long and too bright. Their words hurt, and I didn’t want to wear the cape anymore. But then, I saw some older kids picking on Lucas. I ran over and used my cape to protect him. Suddenly, the cape felt strong, and I felt strong too. The mean words couldn’t hurt us anymore. I realized the cape was powerful if I used it to help others.
I wore my cape every day and used its power to help everyone. One day, I forgot my cape at home. I worried about how I could help my friends without it. At recess, Jesse fell off the monkey bars and hurt his leg. Everyone looked at me for help. “Quick,” they said, “bring the cape!” I didn’t have it, but I ran over and used my arms to help Jesse. Then something amazing happened. Ricky ran to get the teacher, and Cole held Jesse’s hand. Together, we helped Jesse feel better.
Watching my friends, I finally understood the real power of the cape. It wasn’t the cape that made me a leader; it was working together with my friends. That night, I went home, found some scissors, and cut the cape into 26 pieces.
The next morning, I showed my teacher what I had done. I made 26 bright red capes, one for each child in my class. “For 26 superheroes ready to be strong,” I said. My teacher smiled and said, “That is what it means to be a leader.”
Being a leader isn’t about telling people what to do. It’s about helping each other and making sure everyone is okay. I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
Superhero Capes Craft: Create your own superhero cape just like in the story! Use an old t-shirt or a piece of fabric. Decorate it with markers, stickers, or fabric paint. Once your cape is ready, think about how you can use it to help others. Wear your cape and practice being a leader by helping a friend or family member with a small task.
Leadership Role Play: With a group of friends or family, take turns being the leader. The leader can choose a simple activity, like building a block tower or drawing a picture, and guide the group in completing it. Remember, being a leader means listening to everyone’s ideas and making sure everyone is included and having fun!
Observation Journal: Start a journal where you write or draw about times you see someone being a leader. It could be a friend helping another friend, a teacher guiding the class, or even a character in a book or movie. Discuss with a parent or teacher what made that person a good leader and how you can apply those qualities in your own life.
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Hello, my reading friends! It’s Annie. Thank you for being part of my reading family. Are you ready for a story? What do you think it takes to be a good leader? Let’s find out as we read “The Cape.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me.
**The Cape: What Does It Mean to Be a Leader**
Written by Tasha Johansen and Braylon Johansen
Illustrated by Glenn Harmon
My teacher called me to the front of the class. He draped a long, colorful cape around my shoulders and gave me an important job. “You,” he said, “are meant to be a leader.” It felt funny, I said, tugging at the ties around my neck. This cape didn’t fit. I didn’t understand this strange new word. “What does it mean to be a leader?” I asked. He nodded and smiled. “You’ll see.”
I looked down at my cape with its bright red swirls and decided I must be special, better than my friends. So I wore my cape like a trophy, prancing around like a peacock. “I’m the boss of you,” I said to my classmates. “Just look at my cape!” I told them where to step, how to play, and even who to be, but they wouldn’t follow. “No one will listen to me,” I complained to my teacher. I was an expert player and knew all the best games, but I couldn’t make them play with me. My teacher smiled and said, “That’s not what it means to be a leader.”
The next day, the other kids were mean. Ava told me that the cape was made for someone bigger and stronger. It was too long and looked raggedy, dragging along the ground. Sophie said the color of my cape was too bright, and Jake said it made me look silly. Their words hurt. I was done with the cape; it wasn’t worth it. Besides, it didn’t seem to be working.
Just then, I saw some older kids picking on Lucas. I ran over and lifted my cape to protect him, and something magical happened. The cape became strong, and I became strong. Their mean words bounced off both of us. The cape was powerful, but only if I used it right.
I wore my cape every day and used its power to help everyone. One day, I forgot my magic cape. I worried as I rode to school. What if Ricky needed help with his math today? What if I needed to fly super fast? How would I help my friends without my cape?
At recess that day, Jesse fell off the monkey bars and hurt his leg really badly. Everyone looked to me for help. “Quick,” they said, “bring the cape!” I didn’t have it, but I ran over anyway. There was no magic fabric to wrap him in, so I used my arms instead. Then something amazing happened. Ricky jumped up and asked me what to do. “Run and get the teacher!” I said. Ricky sprinted toward the classroom. He ran so fast and didn’t even have a cape. Cole came up and held Jesse’s hand. Together, we kept him safe.
As I watched my friends, I finally understood the cape’s real power. I thought about it all day, and when the last bell rang, I knew exactly what to do. I ran home as fast as I could, found some scissors, and grabbed the cape.
The next morning, I went in to see my teacher. “Where’s your cape?” he asked. Slowly, I opened my backpack to show him what I had done: 26 bright red capes, one for every child in my classroom, each made from a piece of the cape he had given me. “For 26 superheroes ready to be strong,” I told him. My teacher smiled as he put his arm around me. “That,” he said, “is what it means to be a leader.”
Being a leader isn’t about bossing people around; it’s about working together to make sure everyone is taken care of. I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
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