Learning Objective: To read quickly and accurately, words that have alternative sounds.

English

Learning Objective: (Reading) To explain why a character does or says things.

Listen to me telling the story from the beginning again. This time I will show you the illustrations too.

How can we tell that the pumpkin is an important part of the story?

What might the animals be thinking as they look at it?

Is Pattan worried about the plant?

Might he be worried about the animals eating it while it is still growing?

What do you think Pattan is saying? Draw a picture of Pattan, like I have, and draw a speech bubble to write what he is saying. Try not to laugh at my drawing!

If Pattan wanted to protect the pumpkin he could stand guard by it or put a fence up but Pattan is a busy man with lots of animals.

Can you help him by making a sign to put next to the plant? Think about what they sign would say.