Written by: Mem Fox
Illustrated by: Kathryn Brown
Themes: Everyone has feelings, crying is ok
Age Level: 4+
Summary:
This is a simple story which tells about how tough and brave pirates are. Until Tough Boris' parrot dies, and he cries. Pirates cry and so does everyone. Sweet story to show kids that it is alright to cry.
Summary:
This is a simple story which tells about how tough and brave pirates are. Until Tough Boris' parrot dies, and he cries. Pirates cry and so does everyone. Sweet story to show kids that it is alright to cry.
Pre-Reading Activity:
Talk about how you would describe a Pirate. Write the words in your journal. Have the students share the list and write this list on the board.
Post:Reading Activity:
Complete a character web of Tough Boris. Compare and contrast, using a Venn diagram, the list we made as a class to the character web of Tough Boris. Write an essay using the Venn diagram.
Talk about how you would describe a Pirate. Write the words in your journal. Have the students share the list and write this list on the board.
Post:Reading Activity:
Complete a character web of Tough Boris. Compare and contrast, using a Venn diagram, the list we made as a class to the character web of Tough Boris. Write an essay using the Venn diagram.
About the Author:
MEM FOX is the author of many acclaimed books, including Possum Magic, Koala Lou, Time for Bed, and, for adults, Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever. She lives in Adelaide, Australia.
From: Amazon.com
Reflection:
This is a sweet book which any child can relate to. It contrasts the stereotypical pirate behavior to the sad pirate in the book. It is a nice book to draw from using the characteristics of pirates and how this book shows another side.
Reflection:
This is a sweet book which any child can relate to. It contrasts the stereotypical pirate behavior to the sad pirate in the book. It is a nice book to draw from using the characteristics of pirates and how this book shows another side.
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