Use Those Darn Squirrels! by Adam Rubin to strengthen your students' comprehension skills, build their vocabulary, and help them understand how words work.
Get ready for a laugh-out-loud story about birds, squirrels, and one very grumpy old man in Those Darn Squirrels! by Adam Rubin. Old Man Fookwire loves painting and feeding birds—but he absolutely cannot stand squirrels. Before the birds fly south for the winter, the squirrels take over his backyard and cause all kinds of trouble. But these squirrels aren't ordinary pests—they're fuzzy little geniuses!
This resource bundle helps students enjoy the story's humor and heart while practicing key comprehension strategies, including identifying the author's purpose, synthesizing, and understanding text structure. Students will also explore rich vocabulary and word choice through targeted support, plus a word work activity that highlights adjectives leading nouns—just like in the phrases little old house and fuzzy little geniuses.
It's the perfect read-aloud for blending smart thinking with silly fun!
