Pick 1, 2 or all 3 legends to read and enjoy by yourself for with a partner. Teacher observation guide turtles big race level 20, page. Turtle and beaver are made up characters whose story teaches a lesson. Turtles race n ame sequence highfrequency words ipections read each sentence. Instead, he challenges her to a race to determine who can stay. We will read a native american folk tale called turtles race with beaver this week. Use the hint button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. If i were to race you, i would leave you far behind. Interview with james bruchac created by james bruchac watch the. Turtles race with beaver resource pack by sarah kirby tpt. Plano miss correas 2nd grade october 14th, 2011 panther paw count. Fill in all the gaps, then press check to check your answers. One important theme of the tale is sharing, and well talk a lot about that concept this week. This little freebie include 4 worksheets from my turtles race with beaver unit.
Terms in this set 6 challenged challenge to call or invite someone to a game or contest. This is my hand embroidered thesis animation put together in aftereffects based on a native american legend. Crack the codespelling words, hfw, selection words turtle beaver venn diagram skill worksheet speed drill. What are some animals or plants that live at the pond. The ideologies of native traditional beliefs and spirituality persist into modern day life as tribal cultures, traditions, and languages are still practiced by many american indian people and are. Turtles race with beaver by joseph bruchac and james bruchac. Teacher observation guide turtles big race level 20, page 1.
Grandma z reads turtles race with beaver written by joseph bruchac and james bruchac illustrated by jose aruego and arlane dewy. Turtle s race with beaver the turkey for bremen thanksgiving town musicians 73% 67% 27%. The story tells about a conflict between the two main characters, turtle and beaver, and the contest they devise to resolve the problem. A traditional seneca story by joseph bruchac, james bruchac, jose aruego, and ariane dewey 15 total resources view text complexity submit text complexity. The third legend is from the cherokee nation and it is titled, why the possum has a naked tail. Bears race with turtle cause and effect third grade. When beaver flipped his tail over his head,turtle popped out of the pond and flew over beavers head.
Turtles race with beaver the turkey for bremen thanksgiving town musicians 73% 67% 27%. Turtles race with beaver amazing words and vocabulary. This story has been passed down as an oral story within many of the native american storytellers. The rabbit dance and turtles race with beaver are legends from the iroquois nation. Nov 24, 2015 grandma z reads turtle s race with beaver written by joseph bruchac and james bruchac illustrated by jose aruego and arlane dewy.
Turtles race with beaver thursday, october 15 the secret life of ponds, turtles race with beaver math. Turtles race with beaver amazing words and vocabulary second grade reading vocabulary challenged lodge dam buried embarrassed halfway challenged challenge to call or invite someone to a game or contest. Klip n beatty stables were invited to organize the alberta turtle racing championship at the 1981 calgary stampede. To request this document in an alternate format, call 2535483431, or washington relay tty 711. Several worksheets can be printed for extra practice on vocabulary words also. Preschool subject list turtles oshkosh public library. Meanwhile, all the animals had a big party and feast in turtles honor. The turtle write function writes text to the screen. An ecosystem is a group of plants, animals,and other living and nonliving things that live in the same surroundings or place. Turtles race with beaver reading street 2nd grade freebie by. Use the hint button to get a free letter if an answer.
Students become either bears and turtles or beavers and turtles. Turtles race with beaver test your spelling skills. Their promotion included the world s first flying turtle race in partnership with hot air balloon association, a float in the stampede parade, and daily broadcast of the races on chqr radio. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues. Osborne elementary school stlp member dylan boyd reading the book turtles race with beaver. On leveled readers in te take ar and selection test on story 9. The artists trademark energyfilled penandink and gouache illustrations enhance the tale with color and humor. Turtles race with beaver we will read a native american folk tale called turtles race with beaver this week. Be the first to ask a question about turtles race with beaver. This can be moved to before you read the story turtles race with beaver if necessary page 218r and 219219 in student book. This 8 page unit has everything youll need to teach this story for the week.
Reading assessments the quilt life cycle frogs i like helen keller story of a pum kin 67 where. It includes, worksheets, posters, graphic organizers, games, spelling lists, take home lists and more. When the last animal had gone home, turtle carefully looked around. They were so happy that turtle taught bear a lesson. Turtles race with beaver joseph bruchac, james bruchac.
Wednesday, october 19 this weeks leader of the week is tyler sn he has been working hard to follow procedures and be a great leader for the class with his positive behavior. Turtle landed on the other side of the pond and won the race. Week 8 second grade word cards above ago enough toward word the. Read each question below and write each answer in a complete sentence. Reading assessments the quilt life cycle frogs i like helen keller story. Turtles race with beaver by joseph bruchac goodreads. A pushy beaver takes over turtle s beloved pond and refuses to share. Turtles race with beaver by angie alexander on prezi. Grandma z reads turtle s race with beaver written by joseph bruchac and james bruchac illustrated by jose aruego and arlane dewy.
Turtle s race with beaver by joseph bruchac is your typical story of the weaker but wiser animal winning in a race. Turtle racing is an event in which participants typically place turtles in the center of a circle and watch them walk around until one of them crosses out of the circle. The storytellers explain that they have heard several variations of this tale and note that aesops version. Turtles race with beaver cherry carl, 2008 read each word and listen for the ending sound. Beaver lost the race and would have to leave the pond, but turtle asked beaver to share the pond because it was big enough for two. This package includes display documents as well as student worksheets. Beaver travels to a nearby pond, but this time hes willing to share with the turtle he finds there.
This is a lovely story centers around a lovely pond. O better o enough that road goes o after the sky is o above grandpa was born a long time o any canyouspelathat o sandy. Reading assessments pearl and pear juno anansi rosa and wagner blanca 67% a weed is a flower. Created by cooperative childrens book center ccbc univ. Why are turtle and beaver racing, and who will win. O glad o cold o front o ago o bat o whole o never town. Sentence sense use each word in a 57 word sentence below. Please help your child study these words for the spelling test on friday. We will read a native american folk tale called turtle s race with beaver this week. Getting to know turtle island queens university library. This little freebie include 4 worksheets from my turtle s race with beaver unit. Animals 2x2 after investigation 1 essential understanding 3. A pushy beaver takes over turtles beloved pond and refuses to share.
Arial century gothic default design turtles race with beaver click on the correct spelling. Turtle lives in a beautiful little pond with everything a happy turtle needs. Once youve read a book, put a check mark in the box provided. A native american folktale benchmark assessment book level 20 developmental reading assessment second edition 9780765274199 by lisa trumbauer and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Scottforesman reading basal, unit 2, lesson 3 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Now lets use the turtle to draw some track markings for the race. Perhaps bear never heard of turtles big race with beaver and perhaps bear did not remember that turtle, like coyote. Turtles race with beaver storytime with grandma z youtube. Teacher observation guide turtles big race level 20. Turtles race with beaver by joseph bruchac, ariane dewey, jose.
Turtles race with beaver reading street 2nd grade freebie. Reading street activities for turtles race with beaver. Perhaps bear never heard of turtle s big race with beaver and perhaps bear did not remember that turtle, like coyote, is an animal whose greatest speed is in his wits. This is a great story to share with any age level and can be used to teach multiple concepts. The perfect resource to supplement scott foresmans reading street 2008 version. Kindergarten 3 when beaver challenges turtle to a swimming race for ownership of the pond, turtle outsmarts beaver, and beaver learns to share, in a native american version of the. Turtles race with beaver by joseph bruchac, ariane dewey. In fact, ever since then, all bears sleep till spring so they can forget how bear lost the race to turtle. Kindergarten iefascience lesson turtles race with beaver foss connection.
Week 8 second grade word cards above ago enough carls corner. Kindergarten iefa lesson great falls public schools. But how can a little turtle outswim a big, powerful beaver. Initially popularized as an event geared toward children at county fairs and picnics in the central united states, it has since grown in scope and popularity and other variations of the event have been held. The one who wins the race demonstrates courage in the face of adversity, creativity and amazing perseverance. We have been talking about nickels in our guided practice but it would be great if students work with all the coins. Dear parents, here is a copy of your childs spelling words for this week. Configuration station write the words from the word bank in the correct boxes. The paperback of the turtles race with beaver by joseph bruchac, ariane dewey. Several worksheets can be printed for extra practice on vocabulary. Turtles race with beaver by joseph bruchac is your typical story of the weaker but wiser animal winning in a race. A traditional seneca story by joseph bruchac, james bruchac, jose aruego. The conservation biology of tortoises iucn portals.