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This teaching guide for Edward Marshall’s book includes detailed lessons, a book summary, author information, vocabulary builders, comprehension/discussion questions, graphic organizers, writing activities, and more.
This teaching guide for Edward Marshall’s book includes detailed lessons, a book summary, author information, vocabulary builders, comprehension/discussion questions, graphic organizers, writing activities, and more.
Teacher Tips
Ask children what they know about foxes. What do they look like? How do they behave? Explain that foxes in stories are known to be sly animals who can outsmart other creatures. Ask children to explain what they think the word sly means. Has anyone ever heard the phrase "sly fox" or "sly as a fox"? Invite children to describe stories they know about a fox. Is the fox they know about a "sly fox"? Have the children explain why or why not.
Ask children what they know about foxes. What do they look like? How do they behave? Explain that foxes in stories are known to be sly animals who can outsmart other creatures. Ask children to explain what they think the word sly means. Has anyone ever heard the phrase "sly fox" or "sly as a fox"? Invite children to describe stories they know about a fox. Is the fox they know about a "sly fox"? Have the children explain why or why not.