ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Book Read Aloud: PTERODACTYL SHOW AND TELL by Thad Krasnesky and Tanya Leonello
Hello, my wonderful reading friends! It’s Annie. I’m so glad you came to read with me. Are you ready for a story? What do you think might happen if a little boy brought his pet dinosaur to school? Let’s find out as we read “Pterodactyl Show and Tell.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me!
My name is Jack, and I live in Daniel, West Virginia. I brought my pterodactyl to school for show and tell. He almost caused a bit of chaos before we heard the morning bell!
Look at the faces of his classmates. How do you think they feel? Do you think they might be scared or nervous? My teacher had to make some changes in attendance. Why do you think the teacher needed to make those changes? I see a couple of empty chairs. Where do you think those students went?
In social studies, things looked a bit intense. In reading, we sat quietly, and no one made a sound. Can you see some of the titles of the books they’re reading? I see one called “What Do Dinosaurs Eat,” another one called “Scary Stories,” and there’s one called “Look Behind You.” What other titles can you read?
At recess, we enjoyed a lively game of hide and seek. Do his classmates look like they’re having fun playing? In math, my pterodactyl learned that numbers can be fun. In Spanish, he waved “adios” and went out for a run. Now there are more empty chairs. On the board, it says “Escapar,” which means to escape. Do you think a lot of the students want to escape?
At lunch, my pterodactyl wondered which meal would be best. In science, he experimented with a tasting test. The pterodactyl had a student in each claw and was having a bit of fun. In art, my pterodactyl made a prehistoric scene and showed us how he keeps his teeth bright and clean. Look at what he’s brushing his teeth with!
In music class, my pterodactyl kept a steady beat, and in computer lab, he found a new way to delete.
I never got a chance to show and tell about my pet. Perhaps that’s why my teacher looked a tiny bit upset. She said I shouldn’t bring my pterodactyl anymore. But since my class is gone, I’ve been promoted to grade four! What do you think happened to all the students in his class?
The fourth-grade teacher made me leave my pet out in the hall. I guess those big fourth graders don’t do show and tell at all. So if you have a pet dinosaur, it’s probably a good idea to leave them at home.
I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
Dinosaur Observation Walk: Take a walk outside and imagine you are on a dinosaur adventure! Look around and find things that remind you of dinosaurs. Maybe a big tree looks like a dinosaur tail, or a rock looks like a dinosaur egg. Draw a picture of what you find and share it with your friends or family. What kind of dinosaur do you think it could be?
Create Your Own Dinosaur Story: Think about what it would be like to have a dinosaur as a pet. What kind of dinosaur would you choose? What fun activities would you do together? Write a short story or draw a comic strip about a day in the life with your dinosaur pet. Share your story with your class or family and see what adventures they come up with!
Dinosaur Show and Tell: Just like Jack, bring a toy dinosaur or a drawing of a dinosaur to your own show and tell. Share with your class why you chose that dinosaur and what makes it special. You can even make up a fun fact about your dinosaur. How do you think your classmates would react if they saw a real dinosaur?
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Hello, my wonderful reading friends! It’s Annie. I’m so glad you came to read with me. Are you ready for a story? What do you think might happen if a little boy brought his pet dinosaur to school? Let’s find out as we read “Pterodactyl Show and Tell.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me!
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My name is Jack, and I live in Daniel, West Virginia.
“Pterodactyl Show and Tell,” written by Thad Krznaski, illustrated by Tanya Leonello, and published by Flashlight Press.
I brought my pterodactyl into school for show and tell. He almost caused a bit of chaos before we heard the morning bell.
Look at the faces of his classmates, reading friends. How do you think they feel? Do you think they might be scared or nervous? My teacher had to make some minor changes in attendance. Why do you think the teacher needed to make those changes? I see a couple of empty chairs. Where do you think those students went?
In social studies, things looked a bit intense. In reading, we sat quietly, and no one made a sound. Can you see some of the titles of the books they’re reading? I see one called “What Do Dinosaurs Eat,” another one called “Scary Stories,” and there’s one called “Look Behind You.” What other titles can you read?
At recess, we enjoyed a lively game of hide and seek. Do his classmates look like they’re having fun playing? In math, my pterodactyl learned that numbers can be fun. In Spanish, he waved “adios” and went out for a run. Now there are more empty chairs. On the board, it says “Escapar,” which means to escape. Do you think a lot of the students want to escape?
At lunch, my pterodactyl wondered which meal would be best. In science, he experimented with a tasting test. The pterodactyl had a student in each claw and was having a bit of fun. In art, my pterodactyl made a prehistoric scene and showed us how he keeps his teeth bright and clean. Look at what he’s brushing his teeth with!
In music class, my pterodactyl kept a steady beat, and in computer lab, he found a new way to delete.
I never got a chance to show and tell about my pet. Perhaps that’s why my teacher looked a tiny bit upset. She said I shouldn’t bring my pterodactyl anymore. But since my class is gone, I’ve been promoted to grade four! What do you think happened to all the students in his class?
The fourth-grade teacher made me leave my pet out in the hall. I guess those big fourth graders don’t do show and tell at all. So if you have a pet dinosaur, it’s probably a good idea to leave them at home.
I hope you enjoyed our story today. See you next time!
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