Notes
Synopsis | A story about a wolf who tries to entice a creature to leave its cave. |
Lesson access | via url-link or QR-Code |
Equipment for child | tablet, phone or laptop, internet connection, perhaps headphones |
Materials | dictionary (online or paper), craft materials |
Language Skills | listening, vocabulary (verbs), speaking (read aloud) |
Cross-curricular Links | geography, art and design, science |
Values | Being aware of ulterior motives, feelings |
World Event Day | International Wolf Day |
LET’S START
- Equipment: dictionary (online or paper), tablet or laptop & internet connection and perhaps headphones
- Materials to draw like Rob Hodgson: paper, coloured pens and pencils
- Time: 20-30 minutes
Step 1: Look at the Cover

Look | What do you see on the front cover? Creatures, colours, shapes, facial expressions. |
Personalise | Look at the title. Have you visited a cave? Where? |
Research | Which creatures live in caves? |
Predict | Which creature do you think lives in this cave? |
Predict | Do you think the wolf wants the creature to come out of the cave? Why? |
Predict | What would you say to invite the creature out of the cave? |
Check | Look up the meaning of the word ‘bored’. How do you say ‘bored’ in your language? Do you ever get bored? Why |
Step 2 and Step 3: Listen and Watch
Part A | Listen and watch for general understanding and enjoyment. |
Part B | Listen and watch again and answer the questions, pause and replay when you need to. |
Why does the creature stay in the cave? | |
What does the wolf say to persuade the creature to come out of his cave? | |
Pause and read: What is the title of the book the wolf is reading? | |
Who is getting hungry? The wolf or the creature in the cave? | |
What does the wolf finally offer the creature that makes him come out of the cave? | |
What happened to the wolf? |
Step 4: Add your Voice
Review | Remember the different ways the wolf tries to invite the creature out of the cave? |
Research | Find three things bears like to eat. |
Think | Complete the sentence. A friend is someone who …….. |
Personalise | What did you think the little creature was? Were you surprised it was a bear? Why? |
Observe & Draw | Which is your favourite illustration? Draw a picture in the style of Rob Hodgson. (check Images for inspiration) |
Think | What do you think is the message of this story? |
Your opinion | Which is your favourite part of the story? Why? |
Step 5: Share and Evaluate your work
Share | Send your work to your teacher or share in your virtual classroom. |
Evaluate | Complete the evaluation sheet to reflect on your learning. |
Need Help ?
Part A: Read and complete. You can write or say your answers. You can do this on your own, in pairs or in a class discussion.
Part B: Think about how well you did. Choose and draw the smiley face that fits best.
Part B: Think about how well you did. Choose and draw the smiley face that fits best.
Want more?
Learn how to draw the bear with Rob. |
THE END

©Ellis, G. & Gruenbaum, T. for PEPELT 2020
The Cave by Rob Hodgson, published by Frances Lincoln 2017
Video © BookTrust