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//The Dog Who Cried Wolf// Author and Illustrator: Keiko Kasza

Michelle and her pet dog do everything together. One day Michelle reads a book about wolves to her dog, Moka. As Moka listens to the book, he wonders if he might enjoy the freedom of living in the woods. He decides to leave his comfortable home for a life of adventure. Moka soon finds out exactly how challenging life in the wild can be. Annotation from Virginia State Reading Association http://www.vsra.org/VRC/primary_annotations08.htm

Themes:
 * Dogs
 * Wolves
 * “The grass isn’t always greener”

Curricular Connections/Activities:

Have students identify the theme—it is similar to the theme of //The Dog Who Cried Wolf.// (LA K.3.6; 1.3.4; 2.3.4)
 * Compare and contrast characteristics of dogs and wolves—Using a Venn Diagram have students compare and contrast the two animals. (Science 1.4.9; 1.4.10) Inspiration 8 Venn Diagram [[file:Dogs-Wolves_Venn.isf]] and PDF template [[file:Dogs-Wolves_Venn.pdf]]
 * Making Predictions—Use the last picture of the book and have students make a prediction about what adventure will happen next. Students could write a sequel to the story. (LA K.1.8; K.3.8; 1.1.9; 1.3.1; 1.3.8; 2.1.8; 2.3.1; 2.3.7)
 * Discussion of the theme: What lesson did Moka learn? (LA K.3.6; 1.3.4; 2.3.4)
 * Research on wolves—locate brief encyclopedia entries, periodicals, online articles, and nonfiction books about wolves. Identify interesting facts about wolves using the reference sources. (LA 1.2.4; 2.2.3)
 * Compare two different stories—Have students watch the following unitedstreaming™ clip:
 * [|Harry the Dirty Dog] (09:08) In this charming classic story, Harry runs away before bath time and plays outside until he changes into a black dog with white spots. Back home again, he must use all his wits and tricks to convince his family who he really is. (K-2)

Related Resources:

· //unitedstreaming™// videos about Wolves [|Animal Profiles: Wolves] (10:00) We are pleased to announce our Animal Profile series. This is one of the most comprehensive Animal video series available today. Representative examples from the mammal, snake and bird classes are filmed in their natural habitat at the Washington Park Zoo and the Oregon Wildlife Safari. This extensive Animal Profile series provides for curriculum enrichment in science, social studies, language arts and reading as well as multi-grade level use. (3-5)

· //unitedstreaming™// video with a similar title: //The Boy Who Cried Wolf// [|Aesop's Fables] (13:00) Four timeless favorites from the Greek master of fables are included in this program brimming with colorful animation, lively music, and poetry. After each fable, the viewer is given the moral of the story. (K-2) Fables include the following: · "the Grasshopper and the Ants" - the grasshopper dances and plays the summer away, only to learn the folly of his ways. Students learn that "When you need your daily bread, it's always best to plan ahead." · "the Tortoise and the Hare" - Being the fastest, strongest, or best at something doesn't always mean you'll come out on top. What's often more important is persistence and determination. · "the Boy Who Cried Wolf" - Youngsters see the folly of lying and straying from the truth - when you're known to tell lies, people won't believe anything you say, even if it's true. · "the Horse's Mistake" - Teaches the benefits of cooperation and shows that an uncooperative person may wind up doing more work than if he or she had cooperated from the beginning.


 * Author Information
 * http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmr/mtai/kasza.html
 * http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Author/AuthorPage/0,,1000020052,00.html