MR. PUTTER & TABBY DANCE THE DANCE: READING LESSONS & ACTIVITIES

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Reading activities for Mr. Putter & Tabby Dance the Dance by Cynthia Rylant focuses on comprehension, vocabulary, and creativity. Begin with a discussion of the story’s themes, such as trying new things and the value of friendship. Students can sequence the events of the story using a graphic organizer to enhance understanding. Highlight new vocabulary words like "ballroom" or "stumble" and have students use them in sentences. For a creative extension, students can write or draw about an activity they would like to try with a friend or pet, just like Mr. Putter and Tabby. Finally, a group read-aloud with roles for Mr. Putter, Mrs. Teaberry, and a narrator can make the story engaging and interactive.

In Mr. Putter & Tabby Dance the Dance by Cynthia Rylant, Mr. Putter decides to join a ballroom dancing class after his neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, invites him to go. Although Mr. Putter is nervous about dancing, he agrees because Mrs. Teaberry always encourages him to try new things. With their pets Tabby and Zeke watching from the sidelines, the two friends take to the dance floor. They stumble a bit at first, but soon they are laughing and enjoying themselves. The story highlights the joys of friendship, trying new activities, and finding happiness in simple moments.

THIS 30 PAGE, READY TO USE, RESOURCE INCLUDES:

• Graphic organizers
• Reading comprehension
• Extension activities
• Writing prompts