Monday, October 1, 2012

"The Very Hungry Caterpillar"


Authors: Eric Carle

Summary: A very hungry caterpillar inches his way around, and finds a lot of yummy food and takes a couple bites of each one! After a whole day of eating, the caterpillar gets a big belly ache. After resting in his cocoon, he eventually becomes a big beautiful butterfly!


Theme: Life cycle of a butterfly!

Initiation Questions and Activity:

Questions
: What is the life cycle of a caterpillar? What do you think the caterpillar will eat in the story? What do you think will happen in the end?

Activity:
Complete a worksheet on the life cycle of a caterpillar!
 
Culminating and Extending Questions and Activity:

Questions: What was your favorite part of the story? Why do you think the caterpillar ate so much food? 
Activity: Create your very own butterfly! Illustrate your favorite food you would eat on the wings!

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