Fletcher and the Falling Leaves: A Fall Book for Kids

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The fourth day of our close read, we focus on the fall leaves in the text. I explain that we will only be reading the parts of the story that involve the leaves. I ask the learners to make an inference about the leaves in the autumn by thinking about what the author is writing and what they already know about autumn. After reading we create a list of inferences they were able to make about the leaves. Then, we complete the “Falling Leaves” printable in groups and the learners illustrate and write about the inferences we made. Depending on what you gathered, be prepared to sort by size, shape or some other category. It is helpful to make some visual cue indicating the categories. For example, if you are sorting by size. Have an outline of a really big leaf and a really little leaf with the words BIG and SMALL printed out will aid the sorting process. After we have worked on this as a class, students record cause and effect on a recording sheet to demonstrate understanding.

Have students identify things that happen in the story – discuss the cause & effect of each event. Fletcher worried about the tree because its leaves were turning brown. The leaves were falling off because it was autumn. Fletcher tried to “fix” the tree because the leaves fell off. Squirrel took leaves to make a nest. Porcupine took leaves so he could stay warm. Fletcher made a bed for the last leaf because he wanted to protect it. The tree was covered in icicles because it was winter. Encourage each child to make their leaves colorful and then cut them out. The leaves offer an excellent opportunity to work on cutting rounded edges. Now it is time for them to glue their leaves onto the tree. Talk with your learners while they glue and many will tell you about how the leaves have fallen and some of the branches are bare, etc. All great ways to show what they learned from the week’s read aloud. Explain that everyone has a leaf and that they are all different. Today you are going to work on sorting your leaves.I love creating a fall tree and this is the perfect time for my learners to make a tree like the ones in the books we read. We use a brown bag , pencil, scissors, glue, some fall colored construction paper and set to work. For older children – encourage them to write either something they are thankful for or something they love about Fall on their leaf. Read the book to students without showing the pictures. Encourage them to close their eyes and visualize the story. Discuss their visualization as a class.

Fletcher And The Falling Leaves features cozy artwork, introducing readers to a curious fox named Fletcher whose looking to protect his favorite tree as the seasons change and the leaves begin to fall. Introduce the sorting categories and show the example visuals. Next, use your leaf as an example. You could say, “My leaf is tiny. It fits inside my hand and looks like a baby leaf. I am going to put it in the SMALL pile” Encourage them to explore the leaf with their senses by modeling, describing what you are doing, and asking a couple of questions. For example, you could say “I’m seeing that my leaf is a lovely deep red color” or “What does your leaf feel like between your fingers?” Introduce Sorting ActivityThe first day of our reading, we focus on determining the main idea of the text. I set the purpose of reading before I begin and we make predictions based on the title and cover of the book. Then, I read the book straight through and let the learners enjoy it. After reading, the learners pair and share what they believe the main idea of the text is. Then we discuss as a group what the text was mostly about to determine if we all came to the same conclusion. Julia Rawlinson is a writer of children's poetry and picture books which have been recognised and sold internationally. Her other recent works include Sweet Dreaming, illustrated by Nicola Wong (Sourcebooks), Dragon's Lost Roar, illustrated by Beccy Blake (Franklin Watts) and Mule School, illustrated by Lynne Chapman (Gullane Children's Books). But I do like that the book focuses on a very emotional character who cares deeply about his favorite tree, it makes for such a poetic way to carry the story. Conversion Table Of Code And Title Changes Third To Fourth Edition Dictionary Of Occupational Titles

Do not worry about the leaves being Fall colors or perfectly cut out. Neither is the point. However, you could notice some Fall colors as you observe. For instance, “That red you’re using on your leaf reminds me of the deep Red leaf I had during our story time” or “That orange leaf you’re making looks a lot like Fletcher’s leaf in the story.” When the days start getting shorter and the weather begins to cool, the leaves begin to fall. I love this time of year. There are so many fun fall books to read this time of year. A fun book that my students always love is Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson. There are some great activities you can do in your classroom with this book. Here is an anchor chart we made that showed what cause and effect is. From this anchor chart, we were able to show evidence in the story of cause and effect.. This charming autumnal picture book for young children with a gentle caring storyline by Julia Rawlinson is brought to life with stunning artwork by Tiphanie Beeke.' Books Up North

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These are the activities from our team of co-hosts this week! I can’t wait to see what you do with our bookclub book this week. What happens to the leaves on a tree when autumn and winter comes around the corner? Well, that is what we are about to find out! “Fletcher and the Falling Leaves” is a children’s book by Julia Rawlinson along with illustrations by Tiphanie Beek and it is about a young fox named Fletcher who tries to save a tree’s leaves from falling off during autumn and winter. “Fletcher and the Falling Leaves” is a cute story about the beauty of changes in weather that I am sure that many children who are interested in knowing what happens to the trees during winter and autumn will easily enjoy for many years! The third day of our close read, we pay attention to the structure of the text. I provide the learners with a handful of examples to help them come to a conclusion on the text structure. For example, does the text describe something, pose a problem and solution, provide a sequence of events, etc. After reading we pair and share what they believe the text structure is. Then, we come to a conclusion of the structure of the text together and complete the story map chart. Are you a member of the amazing Weekly Virtual Book Club community on Facebook? It is free and fantastic weekly fun. Together a team of co-hosts (including yours truly) share a favorite children’s book and related activities each week. Join our community of over 6,000 creative parents, teachers, and childcare providers! The fifth and final day of our close read, we read another text to compare Fletcher and the Falling Leaves to. We paired the book Leaves by David Ezra Stein. Which tells the story of another forest animal witnessing the changes of autumn for the first time. We pair and share how the books are the same and different before completing the a fall craft together.