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Introduce or review the features of a non-fiction book (table of contents, titles, subtitles, glossary). Examine page 2 and discuss how understanding the format of the book improves comprehension.

As you read, keep a list of your questions that are not answered in the book. Use other resources to answer them.

Work as a group to make an illustrated glossary of farm words for display in your classroom.

Make your own diagram of a farm.  Use pictures and text to help your audience understand the information. Add titles and subtitles.

Do a picture walk to identify the animals and machinery that you are familiar with. What are some of the actions you see taking place on the farms?

Sort labelled farm pictures into a graphic organizer. Categories might include food, machines or farm animals.

Discuss what the farms in your area produce.

Discuss farm life and how it differs from season to season. Which seasons are busiest? What appeals to you most about living on a farm?

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Mots-clés

Non-fiction , agriculture , diagrams , farm animals , farms , illustrations (photographs)

Commentaire descriptif

This engaging book for emergent readers is chock full of images and fascinating facts about farm life. Blending familiar with less familiar aspects of farming, it features the traditional farm animals (roosters, turkeys, sheep, cows) alongside lesser known ones (ostriches, alpacas, bison), and introduces children to the world of grain silos, heavy machinery, harvesting and different types of farms (dairy, pig, fruit, rice). Excellent for reading aloud, this book’s informative text uses theme-related vocabulary in context to convey the facts in a straightforward style. Readers will discover that “A mother chicken, called a hen, can lay eggs for your breakfast,” and that “Chocolate comes from the seeds of the cacao tree.” Clear layouts combine text in boldface type, large readable font, lively close-up photographs of animals, crops and machinery, and picture sequences showcasing processes or farm-related terminology to make this a perfect first reference book for young readers. The book provides a table of contents, glossary and detailed index, as well as access to a free, 16-page digital companion book, “Farm Fun!” featuring additional photos and activities.