Mar 24, 2012 i just uploaded my sylvester and the magic pebble unit. This sylvester and the magic pebble lesson plan is suitable for kindergarten 2nd grade. One day, while out exploring, he finds a most unusual specimen. Sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig youtube. Students read the story sylvester and the magic pebble about a donkey looking for pebbles.
William steigs childrens story about a donkey who gets into mishaps because of a magic pebble he. Also, this was william steigs first controversial book due to the image of the police being portrayed as pigs, even though i do not think that it is an issue because all the characters are animals. Sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig sylvester is a young burro who enjoys collecting unusual pebbles. Sylvester duncan is a young donkey whose hobby is collecting pebbles. Tonights book is william steigs sylvester and the magic pebble, read by veep actor reid scott. But, how can he know that it was the pebble that caused the rain to stop and not merely a coincidence.
When sylvester finds a shiny red pebble, he wishes for it to stop raining. This study has a variety of resources and can be used. One saturday, sylvester stops by a lovely river, and finds a magic pebble that grants his every wish. Although it is a great book, it made the banned book list in a few states in the 70s because police officers were depicted as pigs. Sylvester and the magic pebble free stories online. William steig a literature based unit study written by wende summary. Use these indepth sylvester and the magic pebble worksheet lesson plans and ideas across the curriculum after you have read the book with. Sylvester and the magic pebble teacher books, sylvester, school fun. One day he discovers that one of the pebbles is magic. Sylvester and the magic pebble read by reid scott the. Sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig memory cards picture from the story to colour in coloured pencils pebbles, paint, brushes board game, counters, dice lesson outline 1.
How sylvester is eventually reunited with his loving family and restored to his true self makes a story that is beautifully tender and filled with magic. After reading the story, have your class write about what they would do if they were magic. Use the book to practice finding word meanings using context clues. This book and lesson plan are helpful resources for introducing students to the idea of synthesizing in order to fully comprehend a text. Discover new activities, videos, readalouds, and so much more. Free sylvester and the magic pebble worksheets and literature unit. Before viewing activities share the book sylvester and the magic pebble with children. The rain immediately ceases and sylvester thinks that the pebble is magic. I wanted to recommend books to you that your kiddos will truly enjoy and get something out of.
Sylvester and the magic pebble lesson plan for kindergarten. Parents and caregivers, remember to check the teachers guide for related activities that you can do at home. However, when a wish goes terribly wrong, he realizes he already has everything he could ever wish for. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 32 pages and is available in hardcover format. If you found a magic pebble what would you wish for. This is a almost the exact same book as the real book, but a little different.
This week, i am digging out all of the older caldecott books i have in my collection. They may invent scenarios of how sylvester might be saved. Sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig grades sylvester and the magic pebble is a great book to use for st. The picture book and its corresponding guide can become an important element in your guided reading program. When sylvester finds the magic pebble, he knows right away that its not a natural pebble it is shiny, round, and red. Sylvester wishes many wishes, but one wish has unexpected consequences for sylvester.
Frightened by an approaching lion, sylvester wishes on the magic pebble that he be turned into a rock. Rags 2 riches rag by audionautix is licensed under a. One day, he finds a pebble that turned out to be magical and would make all of his wishes come true. Immediately afterward, a lion scares sylvester, and. Apr 2, 20 i just uploaded my sylvester and the magic pebble unit. Literature center contains 3 literacy activities for the book by william steig including student and teacher friendly activ. In this reading lesson plan, students also create a warning label for the pebbles and an acrostic poem. Sylvester and the magic pebble tunstalls teaching tidbits. This is a companion activity for the book sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig book not included. Sylvester and the magic pebble is about a young donkey, sylvester, who quickly learns that being happy with what you have is more important than wishing for things you do not have. When he gets into trouble with one certain wish, all he wants is his family. After reading sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig use this printable and interactive.
Explain to students that the story sylvester and the magic pebble was written and illustrated by. Nov 09, 2015 this video is about sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig. Sylvester and the magic pebble recap activity and category cards. Sylvester and the magic pebble teaching children philosophy. Sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig paperback.
Sylvester is thrilled to find a pebble that grants him his every wish. Soon after finding a wishgranting pebble, sylvester, the donkey, encounters a lion. In this set of reading activities that accompany the book, you have lots of options. These sylvester and the magic pebble activities focus on cause and effect and using creativity and imagination. Sylvester is a donkey who happens to find a magic pebble that grants wishes. Sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig scholastic. One day, when sylvester was admiring his pebble collection, his father a. The lion so frightens sylvester that he wishes he were rock. In a moment of fright, sylvester the donkey asks his magic pebble to turn him into a rock but then can not hold the pebble to wish himself back to normal again. Then the children took turns sorting a pile of natural and manmade objects into bins. Video book reading from sylvester and the magic pebble. Sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig is about a small donkey who learns that the pebble he has found to add to his rock collection is magic and will grant him wishes. We talked about how to recognize natural objects and manmade objects.
Read sylvester and the magic pebble children book by william steig. Sep 28, 2018 sylvester and the magic pebble read by reid scott, written and illustrated by william steig. Literature center contains 3 literacy activities for the book by william steig including student and teacher friendly activities. Since this is for the start of the year, its also a tune up so well take a look back at last year and a peek forward into the coming year to tune up your childs skills. One rainy day, sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. Sylvester and the magic pebble activities teaching resources. The main characters of this childrens, picture books story are sylvester duncan, mr duncan. I fully recommend sylvester and the magic pebble, by william steig. One rainy day, he finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. I talked to my boys about what books stuck with them. Sylvester and the magic pebble printables, classroom activities. The first edition of the novel was published in 1969, and was written by william steig.
No one in the search party formed to find sylvester suspects that the rock on the hill is sylvester. The kids got a chance to make their own magic pebbles by painting river rocks with metallic paint and glitter. This raises a metaphysical issue of what makes something magical. Make your own magic pebble when i read this book to my former first grade class, we then made our very own magic pebbles. This activity is a onepage, closereading worksheet. See more ideas about activities, teaching and book activities.
One of the books i used to draft a lesson plan was sylvester and the magic pebble. Unfortunately after making the wrong wish, he is turned into a rock and cant change himself back. When might using magic to solve a problem not be a good thing. Sylvester and the magic pebble written and illustrated by william steig is a story with a great lesson. It is a cherished book to me because my dad is the one who read it to me. One of sylvesters wishes causes him to turn into a rock. William steig earned his 1970 caldecott award on this one. Activities colour a picture, paint pebbles, memory game, board game 5. Sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig is not only a caldecott award winner. Sylvester and the magic pebble steig, william ar quiz no. I would hand out an anticipation guide about the book sylvester and the magic pebble.
Use these sylvester and the magic pebble lesson plans after reading the book aloud to your first or second graders. My book of god unit 3 lesson 32 sylvester and the magic pebble aims to understand that families want to be together, because they love each other to learn that children should always tell their parents where they are going materials sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig memory cards picture from the story to colour in. So without further ado, here is what i came up with and. It s reading level is a late grade two or early grade three, so you could also use the lessons with a small guided reading group. I ruled out some of the more obscure ones because i wasnt sure youd be able to find them. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, sylvester makes a wish that brings unexpected results. If the story of sylvester and the magic pebble continued after the end of the story, in what ways do you think the duncans life would be different from the way it was at the beginning of the story. Handson activities for sylvester and the magic pebble. Sylvester and the magic pebble presents readers with rich detail, several opportunities to identify cause.
Handson activities for sylvester and the magic pebble november 25, 2014 by guest author the following is a guest post from elizabeth hauris, creator of history unboxed. Freebies for sylvester and the magic pebble caldecott love. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, sylvester makes a wish t. Sylvester and the magic pebble reading and writing activities tpt. So i looked through my collection of books from when i was a kid. Its sylvester s parents, picnicking by the rock and thinking of their son, who finally cause the rock and magic pebble to touch againresulting in an ecstatic reunion. It seems every time i get ready to read a book, hands go up and students are just bursting to tell me that they know the story. Handson activities for sylvester and the magic pebble weird. Sylvester and the magic pebble printables, classroom. Sylvester and the magic pebble presents readers with rich detail, several opportunities to identify cause and effect, and multiple meaningful messages. Week 2 remote learning resources and strategies grades.
Readers will be riveted as the search for sylvester continues through the seasons. It was awarded the caldecott medal, an award for the best illustrations in a childrens book. Listen to the caldecott medalwinning picture book sylvester and the magic pebble, written and illustrated by the great william steig. It was also selected as one of the 100 best books of the century by the national education association.
An adorable picture book study for sylvester and the magic pebble. Sylvester and the magic pebble for the teacher this reproducible little novelties study guide consists of activities to use in conjunction with the book sylvester and the magic pebble, recipient of the 1970 caldecott medal. Sylvester is a young burro who enjoys collecting unusual pebbles. How sylvester is eventually reunited with his loving family and restored to his own donkey self makes a story that is beautifully tender and perfectly joyful. Actor reid scott reads the story as the classic illustrations come alive with simple animations on a rainy day, sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. Sylvester and the magic pebble read by reid scott youtube. Sylvester, a donkey from the fictional community of oatsdale, collects pebbles of unusual shape and color. One of sylvester s wishes causes him to turn into a rock. Sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig is an excellent choice as a mentor text for comprehension strategies and for writing. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book.
In this story, sylvester finds a pebble that can bring him, all his heart desires. Isbn 0671662694 plot summary this story begins with sylvester, a young donkey who loved collecting unusual pebbles. To accomplish this, well use a terrific book sylvester and the magic pebble for some fun activities. Read aloud video of sylevester and the magic pebble. Sylvester and the magic pebble is an awardwinning childrens picture book written and illustrated by william steig, and published in 1969. Sylvester and the magic pebble sylvester and the magic pebble. Click the download button and then print it when youre ready to use it. This guide for sylvester and the magic pebble will help you instruct students to learn about family. Have your kids go out and find a nice pebble and then paint it red. Aug 30, 2015 welcome to a book unit for 3 rd grade.
Free download or read online sylvester and the magic pebble pdf epub book. Sylvester and the magic pebble this is a fun literature extension activity to do after reading the book sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig to your class. Sylvester is transformed into a rock by a magic pebble and remains that way until he encounters his unsuspecting parents. The problem is, you must touch the pebble to make the wishes come true. Every part of the book draws on fantasy, common childhood experiences, with excellent art and writing. I put the plans and all the necessary papers, book, etc in a basket for an emergency sub day. With a magic pebble, such as the one sylvester finds in the story, children can imagine what they would wish for and what consequences their wishes might have. This is great book to use for story mapping and graphic organizers. William steigs caldecott winner, sylvester and the magic pebble is a classic story for younger readers.
This video is about sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig. Free sylvester and the magic pebble study unit worksheets for teachers to print. I just uploaded my sylvester and the magic pebble unit. Explain to students that the story sylvester and the magic pebble was written and illustrated by william steig. Each time he holds the pebble and makes a wish, the wish comes true. On a rainy day, sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. Buy sylvester and the magic pebble by william steig at mighty ape nz. There are 4 activities that go with the fabulous book as well as a bulletin board of course.
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