He claims that he is so big and strong, he can do anything. And that is why, to this day, you can see stripes on chipmunks back. This tale based on a native american folktale illustrates the results of bragging and teasing between friends, bear and brown squirrel. Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe e. How does the authors choice of words affect the meaning of the text. It might not be the tale you expect from this short intro. Brown squirrel doesnt believe him, so the two wait all night to see if the sun will rise. How chipmunk got his stripes journeys literacy centers. So, when he is challenged to do something that is nearly impossible, he of course. How chipmunk got his stripes is a very impactful book for young children. How chipmunk got his stripes empowering the spirit. Louis county, we have suspended shipping until midmay. Joseph bruchac is a highly acclaimed childrens book author, poet, novelist, and storyteller, as well as a scholar of native american culture.
How the chipmunk got its stripes hudsonalpha institute. Homework read how chipmunk got his stripes page 298, comprehension questions if not finished during class, readers notebook page 127, phonics assmessment teacher observation. How chipmunk got his stripes trifold journeys 2nd gr u 2. A long time ago, the chipmunk looked no different from the squirrel he had no stripes. How chipmunk got his stripes is an amusing tale about how a squirrel and bear interact with each other. Chipmunk was not afraid to tell everyone including the bear what he thought is right. How chipmunk got his stripes reading comprehension test.
How chipmunk got his stripes by james bruchacjoseph. How chipmunk got his stripes activities 2nd grade journeys. While bear sat there looking very unhappy, chipmunk ran around and around, singing and laughing until he was so weak that he rolled over on his back. As you read through the book, you can tell that the bear knows he cannot perform such a task. Brown squirrels back from the tip of his head to the tip of his tail. In retaliation, the large predator pinned the tiny mammal under his paw.
If you want to test your students on their comprehension of the story with a quick 10 question test, then this is the test you need. How chipmunk got his stripes and black bear learned. In the deep jungle where all the animals lived, a season of very heavy rains had caused the forest to grow so thick that it was difficult for the animals to move around the jungle paths. Find how chipmunk got his stripes lesson plans and teaching resources. How chipmunk got his stripes by joseph bruchac, james. The traditional tulalip tale of how chipmunk got its stripes. See more ideas about got him, journeys reading series and stripes. Chipmunk was so amused that he came out of his hole and began running around in circles, singing this song. Bear swatted at chipmunk and made three claw marks on her back. How chipmunk got his stripes journeys 2 grade unit 2lesson 9. How chipmunk got his stripes supplemental materials.
Collection of childrens stories based on native american legends about the origins of the. Vocabulary and writing are emphasized and an essential question is included. Brown squirrel is so happy to be right that he teases bear. The sun comes up, of course, and squirrel cant resist the mean urge to tease.
First, read a passage about two characters in how chipmunk got his stripes. Read a short passage featuring the iroquois legend about the chipmunk and his stripes, and answer five comprehension questions about the plot, the theme, and the unfamiliar vocabulary. Warmup synonyms write down all your vocabulary words. How chipmunk got his stripes no teams 1 team 2 teams 3 teams 4 teams 5 teams 6 teams 7 teams 8 teams 9 teams 10 teams custom press f11 select menu option view. How chipmunk got his stripes by joseph bruchac, james bruchac, jose aruego, and ariane dewey. How the chipmunk got its stripes a legend of the iroquois retold by wanda haan l ong ago, the earth was covered in darkness. Then, readers underline the words in the passage that describes each character. This book focuses on a bear who thinks he can do anything. Joseph bruchac and james bruchac artworkillustrations. Homework for how chipmunk got his stripes october 19. Bears claws left three deep scratches down chipmunks back that healed into long white scars and this is how the chipmunk got its stripes and bear learned a lesson in humility. A long, long time ago, when the seasons had just turned spring, a bear crawled out of his cave.
Vocabulary tests available for how chipmunk got his stripes. Recommended books of chipmunk stories from native american myth and legend how chipmunk got his stripes. How the chipmunk got its stripes a west african folktale. Tell the students they will listen to a story about why an animal is the way it is. Bear brags that he can do anythingeven stop the sun from rising. According to one native american legend, chipmunk got his stripes after teasing bear mercilessly. In this mongolian animal legend we learn how the chipmunk got its stripes and what the bear has got to do with it. View on cooperative childrens book center ccbc univ. This is a story written by joseph bruchac and james bruchac. Since he believed that he was right and was not afraid to say so he was able to argue well with bear. Delightful picture book illustrating a woodlands indian legend about chipmunk. This package contains a variety of activities from the story how chipmunk got his stripes to teach, reteach, practice or assess the various lessons taught.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. How chipmunk got his stripes by joseph bruchac abebooks. Chipmunk got to her home safely, but the three long stripes remained. Students will partner read how the chipmunk got his stripes to practice fluency. There were long pale stripes all the way down his back. Chipmunk got away, but not before bear managed to scratch her back with his long claws. How chipmunk got his stripes picture puffin books bruchac, joseph, bruchac, james, aruego, jose, dewey, ariane on.
It was a class assignment to get a book and make into a audio book. But big bear retaliates and the new claw marks down squirrels back will be a permanent reminder of his bad behavior. This story tells how he got the distinguishing stripes that we know today. Character descriptions graphic organizer is suitable for 3rd 5th grade. This is a trifold that can be done independently or in small groups for the story how chipmunk got his stripes of the 2nd grade journeys series. Start studying 2nd grade lesson 9 how chipmunk got his stripes reading comprehension. Perfection learning north second avenue logan, ia, 515460500 p. He ran after chipmunk and managed to scratch chipmunks back with his claws giving chipmunk his stripes. Bear was fast, and he reached out his giant paw to grab chipmunk. Bruchac, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Our booksource team is working remotely and available to answer questions, create price quotes and place book orders. None of the creatures living there knew what daylight looked like. Students will need to reference the book to complete it.
How chipmunk got his stripes picture puffin books by bruchac, joseph. The book, how chipmunk got his stripes is a story about a bear and a squirrel that learn a lesson about bragging. Write 23 sentences to summarize the storybook how chipmunk got his stripes. In the beginning of the book, the bear is taunting the squirrel and the rest of the animals because he thinks he is the best.
How chipmunk got his stripes journeys 2nd grade unit 2lesson 9 games, activities, anchor charts, homework and more. He ran after the chipmunk and just as chipmunk dashed through his doorway bear took a vicious swipe at him. Native american chipmunk mythology native languages. How chipmunk got his stripes story boy scout trail.
Read the story how the chipmunk got its stripes and then answer numbers 1 through 8 in the answer section. Although the scratches heal, they leave squirrel with long, pale stripes. Due to the uncertainty of covid19 and the stay at home orders for the city of st. Homework for how chipmunk got his stripes october 19 october 23, 2015 return this sheet, initialed, on monday, october 26th name. Sequence of events, authors word choice, anchor text. How chipmunks got their stripes nov 28, 2016 by james h, writer intern this cute creature has large eyes, reddishbrown fur, and the distinguishable dark and light stripes running across the sides of its face and across its back. How chipmunk got his stripes day 1 essential questions how can i use the 5 ws who, what, where, when, why to retell a folktale and moral lesson.
Before reading how the camel got his hump, ask your students to name some animals with interesting characteristics. Hudsonalpha, hhmi and harvard researchers discover molecular mechanism that cause stripes on mice. Deep down in his burrow, brown squirrel curled up next to his grandmother and slept all winter. How chipmunk got his stripes day 4 essential questions how can i compare two texts from the same topic.
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