The mitten book report

Adapted from a ukrainian folktale, the story centers on a. Humorous fiction, 74 words, level d grade 1, lexile 280l. I brought all three of my mitten books to share with the kids introducing a story. This packet focuses on language activities for early elementary and late preschool aged children. The mitten by jan brett is a beloved winter book that both young and old adore. Stack them together and put two staples at the top. The mitten gift package with book and onesizefitsall mittens hardcover published october 5th 1998 by putnam publishing group hardcover, 32 pages.

Grandmother baba makes white mittens for nicki but warns him that white mittens are easily lost in the snow. A classic ukrainian folktale retold and stunningly illustrated by brett, the mitten follows the adventures of little nicki, who loses his white mitten in the snow. I ordered two the mitten books from two different vendors. These are some of the activities our children like to do after reading the book. The mitten craftivity book includes all 8 animals from the book. First mole, then rabbit, followed by hedgehog, owl, badger, fox, and even a bear. Students will love creating their very own mitten book. Pair this book companion with the mitten to develop speech and language therapy lesson plans for intervention. This was one of my sons favorite winter books when he was growing up, so naturally, it became one of the books that we read over and over again. Identify the point at which the tale and the mitten have stretched beyond credulity. Soon after, an animal finds its way into the glove to. Baba, nickis grandmother, knits pure white mittens for him, even though she is afraid that he will lose them in the snow. Book report on mitten by jan brett assignment in the opinion of this author, the book has more impact in the larger, eleven inch edition than it does in the smaller board book format.

Have the students color the mitten with their favorite color and then cutout the mitten. Deep in the woods on the coldest day of winter a little boy drops his mitten. Cut apart the 2part cards and have your child match the word to the image. I have three different versions of the mitten book. How many animals can fit inside a little boys mitten.

Story sequencing and word cards are included, and the pictures can be colored. The mitten this is a multilevel kinderreader that retells the traditional story with a twist. The author found this out testing it on their niece who was given both editions. When a little boy loses a mitten in the snow, a passing squirrel finds its the perfect place to warm his icy toes. Printable book a printable book for early readers about the ukrainian folktale called the mitten. Retelling our own version of the mitten book in preschool. I love the language used on nearly every page after the squirrel gets into the mitten when they are start responding, go away.

Homeschool creations homeschool blog featuring free homeschool printables, information on how to homeschool, a yearly homeschool planner, homeschool curriculum, and more. A classic ukrainian folktale retold and stunningly illustrated by brett, the mitten follows the adventures of little nicki, who loses his white mitten in the snow and the curious crew of. The first time nicki wore them, he quickly lost one mitten, but several woodland. Once again jan brett has created a dramatic and beautiful picture book in her distinctive style.

Contains pages for 2 levels of writing solid lines and solid with dashed lines. Making mittens with the mitten book read and discuss the different animals in the mitten book and then try to make mittens that are alike. As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see nicki in the borders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on. Nickis grandmother knit a pair of mittens that were white as snow. The mitten is easily one of the cutest and most beautiful folktales ever told for children. Mitten flip book the smaller mitten shaped book pages can be used as the task card suggests. Students will write about some of the characters and events in the book. Scholastic teachablesworksheets, lesson plans, learning games, and more. Page 3 of 3 the mitten book cant find what youre looking for. This is a story that seems to be predictable, but has a surprise or two and is enjoyable all the same.

Mittens shape book pattern use for a shape book or writing page. The mitten by jan brett carol hursts childrens literature site. On each page draw a picture of another animal who could have crawled into the mitten and tell why the other animals might have let it in. The bestselling modern classic, in a sturdy board book edition perfect for little hands. Adapted from a ukrainian folktale, the story centers on a mitten dropped in the snow which becomes a refuge for a series of increasingly large animals. Jan 30, 2014 a classic ukrainian folktale retold and stunningly illustrated by brett, the mitten follows the adventures of little nicki, who loses his white mitten in the snow and the curious crew of. Putnams sons books for young readers board book, 32 pages. Size small jan bretts 1989 the mitten is now available in a boardbook edition, for littlest readers. Craftivities and a nonfiction learning journal to go along. Read another version of the story, like the mitten by alvin tresselt. Explain to students that you ask questions before you begin reading a book to help you think about and focus on what youre going to read. Jan bretts luminous paintings of a scandinavian farm and the forest around it are bathed in northern light, as the snow begins to fall and the story begins, in this delightfully original companion book to the mitten.

This humorous story retells the traditional ukrainian wintertime tale of several animals squeezing into a mitten to stay warm. Each book presents the same story from three slightly different perspectives. She goes back through her day of snow activities and finally finds the red mitten on the snowman looking like a heart. The mitten includes four different reading level versions plus a wordless version. A bestselling modern classic that has been a family favorite for over 25 years. And that lost mitten stretches and stretches and stretches to provide shelter for many woodland creatures. The creatures who take up residence in the mitten are different as are less obvious details.

Generate questions and statements based on the graph. Printables for the mitten by jan brett homeschool creations. Both books i received were board books, so one product description was not clear. Elegant art makes this anniversary edition a real treasure. You may know the earlier version of the same basic story. Out of the three versions of the mitten, i chose to read, the mitten by jim aylesworth to my class. Use for creative writing or even a book report or summary on a mitten story. Craft winter kindergarten the mitten 23 ideas this retelling printable is made to be glued to a small paper sack lunch bag. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The mitten board book edition by jan brett, board book. Then the bear sneezes and the animals fly out of the mitten. Jan 23, 2012 printable pack for the mitten by jan brett includes a variety of activities for early childhood learning based around the classic childrens book. Click on the link to viewdownload the activities to go with jan bretts the mitten packet. Aylesworths rollicking rhyming refrains and mcclintocks delightfully expressive characters are sure to make this book everychilds.

From nationally award winning authors to local favorites, were bound to have it. A mitten is a glove without individual finger openings. The mitten is a delightful story with predictability and loveable animal characters. The artists trademark borders and panels showcase finely detailed winter scenes. When nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without rea. When nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing. The missing mitten mystery by steven kellogg book not included is a fun book about a little girl that loses another mitten. The story is about a mitten that is lost by a young boy. The mitten word bookshop curates a special selection of michigan and local history, nature, and michigan fiction authors. With that in mind, i designed some quick, easy and fun, mitten themed acti. If you have not read the story to your own children, you may purchase the book below. The mitten teaching ideas, lesson plans, printables.

Track meaning, structure, and visual accuracy using the first 100 words of the text to determine whether or not this book is a good fit for the readers in your classroom. Printable pack for the mitten by jan brett includes a variety of activities for early childhood learning based around the classic childrens book. Confident and excited to make new friends, the gingerbread baby happens upon a bakery, where he dances and prances in front of a sugar cookie girl, trying to make friends. In this wintry episode of nook online storytime, author jan brett reads the mitten. Formerly known as scholastic printables, we offer printable activities for any subject. The book has pages on the mole, rabbit, frog, owl, badger, fox, wolf, wild boar, bear. The mitten sails up into the air and nicki finds it. The mitten is a story of a little boy that lost his mitten in the snow. West and east mitten buttes, a geologic formation in monument valley.

This humorous story retells the traditional ukrainian wintertime tale of several animals squeezing into a mitten. Use this done for you running record to assess oral reading fluency of the mitten. The mitten is a ukrainian folktale retold by jan brett and it is about how a young boy named nicki loses his mitten in the snow and his lost mitten soon becomes a host to a great number of forest animals. Lower peninsula of michigan, nicknamed the mitten mitt romney born 1947, american politician nicknamed mittens. One by one the animals big and small find shelter and each other inside the mitten.

Many animals take refuge in the lost mitten until it breaks. They read the book to each other long after the lesson is over. The children love the illustrations and guessing how many animals will fit into the mitten. The mitten humorous fiction 74 words, level d grade 1, lexile 280l. Book companion for preschool speech and languagethis is a 38 page download fo. It is the story of a boys lost mitten that becomes shelter for a surprising amount of animals during the coldest day of winter. Explain that looking at the cover of a book can help you think of questions to ask before you start reading. Depending on the book that you use for your adventure, have your child summarize the book and record what they tell you. The mitten stretches and stretches to accomodate them all, until in the end a tiny mouse squeezes in, up near the bears nose. Add the mini book report to the front of your folder. Take time to look at the details in the illustrations.

Help the students notice that the side pictures are a story within a story and will help them predict what is going to happen next. Perhaps you have heard about our guiding readers reading comprehension units, but you have not tried them yet. The class also publishes their own book about what could fit in their mitten. The mitten reading comprehension unit for kindergarten. Dec 17, 2016 sign in to report inappropriate content. The mitten book kids reading with english subtitles youtube.