Teacher direction: You are going to listen to two different representations of a story. One is a story, the other is a skit. As I read, think about how the story and skit are different.
Jan’s Cat
Jan loved her cat. Jan’s fat cat was not feeling well. Jan went to get pills. The vet gave the cat pills but added, no more snacks for this cat.
Jan’s Cat (skit) Jan: Cat, I love you! Have a snack!
Mom: Your cat is way too fat.
Jan: NO more snacks for this cat. How is the story different from the skit?
Teacher direction: You are going to listen to two different representations of a story. One is a story, the other is a skit. As I read, think about how the story and skit are different.
Bob’s Present
Bob got up early. He saw a box on the table. Was it for him or for Greg? He did not know. He peeked inside. It was a new ball. Bob had to wait for Mom to wake up so he could ask if the ball was for him. Bob’s Present (skit)
Bob: What is in this box? A brand new ball!
Greg: Put that ball down!
Mom: That ball is for Greg. How is the story different from the skit?
You are going to listen to two different representations of a story. One is a story, the other is a skit. As I read, think about how the story and skit are different.
Juan’s Glove
Juan had a new glove. He was so proud! He took it to the park to play. Then he saw his friend Jack with a new dog. Juan and Hack ran and played with the dog. When they were done, Juan’s glove was gone. He did not know where he left it. Juan was sad and went to tell his dad.
Juan’s Glove (skit)
Juan: Look, Jack, I got a new baseball glove!
Jack: Cool! I got a dog! Let’s play with him!
Juan: Oh no! I left my glove on the bench and now it’s gone!
Teacher direction: You are going to listen to two different representations of a story. One is a story, the other is a skit. As I read, think about how the story and skit are different.
Sew a button
Lori got a snag on her favorite skirt. She told her sister. Her sister said, “Get a book.” It can show us how to sew a button on it. Sew a button (skit)