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Bark, George Resource Set
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Bark, George by Jules Fieffer
George is a puppy with a problem. His mother wants him to speak, but every time he tries, he sounds like a different animal. First George sounds like a cat, then a duck, then a pig, and a cow! Students will laugh out loud as they learn to identify key story elements, use picture clues to make inferences, retell the plot, and make predictions about how George’s problem could be resolved.
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Teach with Bark, George by Jules Fieffer
Get everything you need to deliver meaningful reading instruction using Bark, George by Jules Fieffer
- Comprehension Strategy Lesson Plans
- Page by Page Guided Think Sheets
- Text Based Reader’s Notebook Prompts
- Word Work Lesson Plan and Activities for Onomatopoeia
- Interactive Vocabulary Games and Activities
- Running Record Assessment
- Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment
- Extension Activities for Early Finishers
- Answer Keys
- Complete Common Core Alignment
- and More!
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Bark, George Resource Set
Asking Questions with Bark, George
Bark, George is a natural choice for readers learning to ask questions while reading. Use this lesson plan and set of resources to help readers ask questions about the plot and characters. You can also use the resource set to help readers think about the types of questions that can expand their comprehension of the story.
Common Core Alignment:
L.1.6 RF.1.1 RF.1.2 RL.1.1 RL.1.10 RL.1.5 RL.1.7 SL.1.1b SL.1.2 SL.1.3 SL.1.5 W.1.5 W.1.8
TEKS Alignment:
1.10E 1.13A 1.13D 1.13E 1.1A 1.1C 1.1D 1.6A 1.6B 1.6E 1.6I 1.7B 1.7C 1.7D 1.7E 1.7F 1.8B 1.8C
Identifying the Author's Purpose with Bark, George
The illustrations and simple text in Bark, George will have students rolling with laughter. Through utilizing the questions provided in this lesson, beginning readers will find it easy to understand this author’s purpose for writing the story.
Common Core Alignment:
L.1.6 RF.1.1 RF.1.2 RL.1.10 RL.1.2 RL.1.6 SL.1.1b SL.1.2 SL.1.3 W.1.5 W.1.8
TEKS Alignment:
1.10A 1.10B 1.10C 1.10E 1.13D 1.13E 1.1A 1.1C 1.1D 1.6A 1.6E 1.6G 1.6I 1.7B 1.7C 1.7D 1.7E 1.7F 1.8A 1.8B 1.8C
Making Inferences with Bark, George
Bark, George is the perfect anchor text to use with students who are beginning to make inferences while reading. Students will be able to use their prior knowledge along with picture clues to make inferences about the characters and events in the book.
Common Core Alignment:
L.1.6 RF.1.1 RF.1.2 RI.1.7 RL.1.10 RL.1.9 SL.1.1b SL.1.2 SL.1.3 W.1.5 W.1.8
TEKS Alignment:
1.10E 1.13D 1.13E 1.1A 1.1C 1.1D 1.6A 1.6E 1.6F 1.6I 1.7B 1.7C 1.7D 1.7E 1.7F 1.8B 1.8C 1.9C
Making Predictions with Bark, George
This book is perfect for students learning to make predictions while reading. Colorful cartoon drawings and a repetitive story structure help students predict which animal will appear next, deepening student engagement with this memorable book.
Common Core Alignment:
L.1.6 RF.1.1 RF.1.2 RL.1.1 RL.1.10 RL.1.3 RL.1.4 RL.1.7 RL.1.9 SL.1.1b SL.1.2 SL.1.3 W.1.5 W.1.8
TEKS Alignment:
1.10B 1.10C 1.10E 1.13D 1.13E 1.1A 1.1C 1.1D 1.6A 1.6C 1.6E 1.6I 1.7B 1.7C 1.7D 1.7E 1.7F 1.8B 1.8C 1.9C
Retelling and Summarizing with Bark, George
Use this retelling and summarizing set of resources to strengthen one of the most important comprehension skills for early readers. The questions included in this mini lesson will help students identify key elements in text structure, such as characters, setting, problem, and solution, making it easy for readers to engage with the text.
Common Core Alignment:
L.1.6 RF.1.1 RF.1.2 RL.1.1 RL.1.10 RL.1.2 RL.1.3 RL.1.7 SL.1.1b SL.1.2 SL.1.3 SL.1.5 W.1.5 W.1.8
TEKS Alignment:
1.10A 1.10E 1.13D 1.13E 1.1A 1.1C 1.1D 1.6A 1.6G 1.6I 1.7B 1.7C 1.7D 1.7E 1.7F 1.8A 1.8B 1.8C 1.8D 1.9C
Bark, George Extension Activity
The BookPagez extension activities are a great way to push student engagement beyond the pages of the text. Try using this activity with early finishers, with students who show a deeper connection with the text, or as a center activity.
Bark, George Running Record
Use this "done for you" Running Record to assess oral reading fluency of Bark, George. Track meaning, structure, and visual accuracy using the first 100 words of the text to determine whether or not this book is a good fit for the readers in your classroom.
Bark, George Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment
Use this Common Core aligned comprehension assessment to evaluate students' comprehension of Bark, George.
Student Resources in Spanish
This set of Spanish student facing resources includes comprehension strategy practice pages, reader's notebook prompts (complete with Spanish Common Core "I Can" statements), and extension activities for use with Bark, George by Jules Feiffer. These resources are intended to be used with the lesson plans included in the Super Pack for this book.
Bark, George Word Work - Onomatopoeia
Bark, George is not only an excellent anchor text for teaching comprehension strategies, it also pairs well with a phonics lesson about onomatopoeia. Either download the Bark, George Super Pack or this individual Word Work package to access lesson plans, interactive games and fun worksheets that directly tie word study to your classroom reading.
Common Core Alignment:
RF.1.3 RF.1.4
TEKS Alignment:
1.2B(i) 1.2B(iii) 1.2C(i) 1.2C(ii) 1.2C(iii)
Bark, George Vocabulary Connections
Before your students can fully comprehend and enjoy Bark, George, it’s helpful to introduce words that might be new to readers. Either download the Bark, George Super Pack or this individual Vocabulary Builder for resources and activities that support Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary growth through fun and productive interactions with new words.
Common Core Alignment:
L.1.4a L.1.5c L.1.6
TEKS Alignment:
1.3A 1.3B 1.3C 1.3D 1.7F
TEKS Alignment
Complete TEKS alignment for all of the mini lessons, resources, and activities in the Bark, George Resource Set.
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