Mini Picturebook Lesson 10: The Cave by Rob Hodgson

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.

Teacher Notes

Want more?

Learn how to draw the bear with Rob.

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