Literature unit study for mouse soup by arnold lobel as. Mouse tells weasel that his soup wont taste any good unless he puts some stories into it. Would also recommend the audible narration of this, frof and toad, and mouse. Mouse soup by arnold lobel is an easytoread childrens book that also makes for a good read aloud for younger ages. When a shy beagle follows him home, marty falls in. By continuing to use this site, we assume you consent for cookies to be used. The story focuses on a mouse that is caught by a weasel that wants to make soup out of him, but the mouse uses his wits as a storyteller to trick the weasel and get away. He convinces the weasel that the soup will taste better with stories in it.
In 2008, the book was adapted as an animated film of the same name. Caught by a weasel eager to make mouse soup, the clever rodent convinces the weasel he must mix in several stories to make a soup worth eating. The clever mouse tells the weasel four stories to make the soup tastythen manages to trick the weasel and get home safely. So while mouse proceeds to supply the necessary storytelling, weasel must figure out how to get stories into his soup.
Would also recommend the audible narration of this, frof and toad, and mouse tales. After a great deal of searching i found this gem as an extra on the curious george goes to the hospital dvd several years ago. After filing a police report at his friends urging, louis is informed that his story now belongs to the state, and that he can not choose to remove himself from the. Beginning with the simple sentence a mouse sat under a tree, the book goes on to tell the. We regularly make mouse soup, wherein we tell stories about our day or sometimes go for a walk and collect rocks and leaves for the soup. A mouse convinces a weasel he needs the ingredients from several stories to make a tasty mouse soup. Arnold lobels many books for children include fables, winner of the caldecott medal. I cant count how many times my almost two year old has had me read this book. Mouse soup book by arnold lobel 12 available editions. These children have a diagnosis of either dyslexia, language disorder or auditory processing disorder.
A mouse caught by a hungry weasel must think of ways to delay the prospect of becoming lunch. Beginning with the simple sentence a mouse sat under a tree, the book goes on to tell the story of a mouse. Great for new teachers, student teachers, homeschooling and teachers who like creative ways to teach. The publication date is 1977, so it has to have been sometime around then. Titlemouse soup authorarnold lobel recommended ageskindergarten and early elementary synopsis one day a mouse is sitting under a tree reading when hes caught by a weasel. But wait mouse soup must be mixed with stories to make it taste really good, he announces from the pot. Can mouse stop weasel from serving up mouse soup for supper.
My favorite part of the story is when the weasel turned the mouse upsidedown. This book is an excellent readaloud or discussion group book. Bees and the mud, two large stones, the crickets, and the thorn bush. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This story is about a mouse who was reading a story one day and finds himself in the hands of a weasel who wants to make him into a soup and eat him. I have taken this book to work on all areas of language with my students. By by directly addressing the reader, the author introduces many concepts to think and talk about. The weasel is determined to have the mouse for supper.
Youll see how a creative mouse outsmarts the determined weasel as the plot unfolds. Poetic penelope writes a quatrain a welldressed guest january 15 reading comprehension lesson ideas. And so, looking so absurdly endearing that you know he must be spared, the mouse tells the gullible weasel four stories. A little mouse was reading his book and a weasel caught him. On december 2, 2008, a video game for the nintendo ds, wii, and playstation 2, called the tale of despereaux, was released. Mouse soup ebook by arnold lobel 9780061974175 rakuten. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. The paperback of the mouse soup i can read book series.
Mouse soup by arnold lobel comprehension questions by. Four stories are presented by the mouse, who was captured by the weasel for his mouse soup. But when the weasel comes home from collecting them, he finds that the main ingredient the mouse has gone home to finish reading his book. This level two i can read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help. But the little mouse tricked the weasel by telling him 4 stories. I vaguely remember having it on a record, one of those that ding when you have to turn the page. Free mouse soup worksheets and literature unit for. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapterlike divisions, and decorative pictures made little bear perfect for emerging readersthey could read the story comfortably and not feel overwhelmed by the text. Beginning with the simple sentence a mouse sat under a tree, the book goes on to tell the story of a mouse who has to trick weasel from turning mouse into mouse soup. A happy ending and easytoread format make this book a favorite of young readers. Free mouse soup study unit worksheets for teachers to print. One of a series designed to help beginnerreaders to develop and improve their reading skills, this book is by the author of the frog and toad stories. Beginning with the simple sentence a mouse sat under a tree, the book goes on to tell the story of a mouse who has to trick.
The mouse then distracts the weasel with four charming stories before making his great escape. Being the story of a mouse, a princess, some soup, and a spool of. I had mixed feelings about the book mouse soup by arnold lobel. Mouse soup was selected to work on language comprehension with some of the children that i work with in the schools. From arnold lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the newbery honor and caldecott honor awardwinning frog and toad books. Level 2 by arnold lobel in doc, epub, rtf download e book. My own library card the book of pets where is mikey. In this story, a mouse uses wit and quick thinking to escape an untimely end.
Weasel is ready for his dinner, and poor mouse is it. The mouse tells the weasel that his soup will not taste good unless he puts stories into the soup. Find mouse soup lesson plans and teaching resources. He does that by telling stories about bees and the mud, two large stones, the crickets. I dont remember reading arnold lobels mouse soup for the first time. My favorite characters are the weasel and the mouse. For any 1st to 3rd grader learning to read, this book will allow the child to feel confident and very successful. With buddy hackett, will ryan, hal rayle, pat musick. Mouse soup grades a mouse called wolf grades 24 the school mouse grades 26. This level two i can read is geared toward kids who read on. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Mouse soup 1983 read online free book by arnold lobel in. In 2018, the book was adapted into a musical by the pigpen theatre co. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Elevenyearold marty preston lives with his parents and two little sisters in the hills of rural west virginia. Mouse soup is a great book for the beginning reader, and this comprehension focused book companion will help make planning for guided reading or book clubs easy and effective. It comes in pdf and digital formats to give you more options for modeling and practice. Mouse soup is a 1977 picture book by noted illustrator arnold lobel. When a mouse learns that he is to be the main ingredient in the weasels mouse soup, he concocts four tales to delay its preparation. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. In 1957, harper published its first i can read title, little bear, written by else holmelund minarik and illustrated by maurice sendak. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.