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One Hundred Acorns

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In One Hundred Acorns is a version of Aesop’s fable, Ant and Grasshopper, in which we see the benefits of thinking ahead. Squirrel notices the signs that winter is on its way and thinks of the food she will need during that time. Rabbit isn’t concerned and is living for the moment. He is eating the grass and not thinking ahead to when it will be scarce.

Features of the Book- A story with a message, taken from an Aesop’s fable- The link to financial literacy – scarcity and choice- The information contained in the illustrations- Content words for discussion – acorns, shiver, Squirrel, winter- Phonics and phonemic awareness: consonant blends – gr, sh, sq, sw, tr; long vowel sound: week, greenPurposeOne Hundred Acorns can be used to reinforce the following skills and strategies:- making inferences;- making predictions;- discussing point of view;- character study;- determining the author’s purpose.

Themes covered in this book are: Animals Birds and Insects, Financial literacy, Problem solvingReading Level:9-11 (Blue)

MTA Teachers Resource Catalogue Page: 221

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