Post on 12-Sep-2021
Supplemental Activities Packet
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This packet contains classroom activity suggestions and worksheets to reinforce concepts from the Playbook® story and to go beyond the story into the content areas of Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Health, etc., as well as Character Development. Activities range in age appropriateness and skill level so that teachers can choose activities that best suit their particular students. An Answer Key is provided on the last page.
The Elves and the Shoemaker
Language Arts Vocabulary
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Directions: Use the word bank below to match the definition with the correct word.
Matching Vocabulary
artistry
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bargain
starlet
cobbler
tattered
rafter
delicate
persistent
meddle
confident
scamper
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shabby or very worn; torn artistic ability young movie actress person who mends or makes shoes continuing, existing, or acting for a long or longer than a usual time finely made or soft; dainty feeling certain or sure a sloping timber for supporting a roof something that is bought or sold at a price lower than its value. to take too much interest in another person�s affairs; interfere quickly and lightly in motion to run away quickly, lightly and playfully
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Language Arts Word Analysis/ Phonics
Antonyms & Synonyms Antonyms are words that have the opposite meanings. Choose the word that is the opposite of the underlined words.
1. The black and white cat yawned and performed a marvelous kitty stretch. difficult / great / commonplace 2. Youíre too tired. You would only ruin them. save / damage / disappoint 3. The three elves listened quietly for a long time, then, assured the
shoemaker and his wife were asleep, slipped out of their hiding places and crept over to the table to see the drawings.
excited / uncertain / knowing 4. The three elves examined the muted colors and subtle design. dim / completed / bright 5. After a hesitant glance at his workbench, the cobbler blew out the lamp. eager / quick / worried
Synonyms are words that mean the same. Write your own synonyms to the words listed below.
6. afraid _______________
7. special _______________
8. peek _______________
9. imagine _______________
10. clumsy _______________
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Art Drawing/ Fun Activity
Design A Pair of Shoes Now it�s your turn to design a pair of shoes!
Directions: Draw a picture of a pair of shoes as if you were a shoemaker. Use your imagination to create any design you want.
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Language Arts
Helping Hands In the story, when the elves saw that the shoemaker needed help, they just started sewing. Many times people helps others in need simply as a reaction to seeing the need. Recall a time when you helped someone else without being asked. Why did you help this person? Did they appreciate what you did? Write your response in the space provided using complete sentences and proper punctuation. Discuss your answers in class.
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Besides what you mentioned above, what are some things you can do on a daily basis for your family, friends, or teacher without having to be asked? How do you think they will react to your kindness?
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Daily living/ Character Development./ Discussion Prompt/ Critical Thinking