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Created by Melody Laforest & Ophélie Paré|ESL Teachers

Scaredy

Squirrel Makes a friend

Literature-Based Teaching Unit created by:

Melody Laforest & Ophélie Paré


Comprehension Questions

Based on Scaredy Squirrel’s adventures, answer these questions.

1. On the first page of the book, why does Scaredy Squirrel has no friend? ________

__________________________________________________________________

2. Name 2 individuals Scaredy Squirrel is afraid of. __________________________

3. Name 2 things Scaredy Squirel does to pass the time all by himself? ___________

__________________________________________________________________

4. What animal is the perfect friend for Scaredy Squirrel? _____________________

5. Name 3 items Scaredy Squirrel needs to have to be the perfect friend. _________

_________________________________________________________________

6. What are 2 things Scaredy Squirrel should not do if he comes face to face with a potential

biter?_____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

7. What was not part of Scaredy Squirrel’s plan? ____________________________

8. The dog does not want to bite Scaredy Squirrel, what does he want? ___________

__________________________________________________________________

9. Name one thing Scaredy Squirrel and the dog do together. __________________

_________________________________________________________________

10. What animal is Scaredy Squirrel’s almost perfect friend? ___________________


Comprehension Questions

Based on Scaredy Squirrel’s adventures, answer these questions.

1. On the first page of the book, why does Scaredy Squirrel has no friend?

He has no friend because he is afraid of encountering someone dangerous.

2. Name 2 individuals Scaredy Squirrel is afraid of.

Beaver, walruses, bunnies, piranhas, Godzilla

3. What does Scaredy Squirel do to pass the time all by himself?

He reads, whistles, knits, chats, crafts, yawns, counts

4. What animal is the perfect friend for Scaredy Squirrel?

A goldfish

5. Name 3 items Scaredy Squirrel needs to have to be the perfect friend.

Lemon, name tag, mittens, comb, mirror, air freshener, tooth brush, chew toy.

6. What are 2 things Scaredy Squirrel should not do if he comes face to face with a potential

biter?

Do not show fear, show fingers, make eye contact, make any loud noises (play dead)

7. What was not part of Scaredy Squirrel’s plan?

Meeting a dog

8. The dog does not want to bite Scaredy Squirrel, what does he want?

He wants to be friend.

9. Name one thing Scaredy Squirrel and the dog do together.

Chase each other, play fetch, play hide-and-seek, play dead

10. What animal is Scaredy Squirrel’s almost perfect friend?

A dog


Name____________________________________________Date___________________

Scaredy’s crossword puzzle 1. Read the clues below.

2. Fill in the crossword puzzle using the clues provided.

Down

2.It is not a real animal. It looks like a dinosaur.

3.It has no teeth and lives in water.

4.It has two front teeth and a flat tail.

7.It is fast on its flippers.

8.It has very long ears

Across

1.It barks and plays fetch.

5.It flies and whistles.

6.It is a good pet. It meows.

9.It is a dangerous fish with sharp teeth

Down







CORRECTION KEY

Scaredy’s crossword puzzle 1. Read the clues below.

2. Fill in the crossword puzzle using the clues provided.

Across

1.It barks and plays fetch.

5.It flies and whistles.

6.It is a good pet. It meows.

9.It is a dangerous fish with sharp teeth

Down







Domino


English Test 1 Section 1

Grammar

1. Complete the text using the appropriate verb in the simple present tense.

2. Choose the verbs in the word bank provided below.

Scaredy Squirrel finds interesting ways to pass the time all by himself. Scaredy Squirrel

is an artistic animal. He__________whenever he has paper and scissors near him. Scaredy

Squirrel has the same passion as his grandmother. Every year, he__________scarfs and socks to

keep himself warm. Scaredy Squirrel loves to do music with his mouth. This being said,

he__________all the time. Also, because Scaredy Squirrel is very social and loves to talk, except

with biters, he__________with his moppet every day. At night, ever since Scaredy Squirrel

learned numbers, he__________ the stars in the sky. Around 8 O’clock, Scaredy Squirrel relaxes

in his bed, and __________a story. After reading his story, Scaredy Squirrel__________ and

finally falls asleep.

Section 2

Reading comprehension

1. Read the text taken from the story book Scaredy Squirrel makes a friend that is

attached at the end of the exam.

2. Answer the questions below with complete sentences.

Questions

a) Where is Scaredy Squirrel? __________________________________

b) Why does Scaredy Squirrel have to beware of walruses?

________________________________________________________

c) What animal can snap at any moment? _________________________

d) What should the mirror be used for? ___________________________

e) What object does Scaredy Squirrel plans to use to distract biters?

_________________________________________________________

f) Where does the Goldfish live? ________________________________

g) What is the last step of Scaredy Squirrel’s plan?

_________________________________________________________

Word Bank

To knit

To read

To whistle

To chat

To craft

To yawn

To count


Section 3

Vocabulary

1. Look at the pictures below.

2. Write the name of the object/animal on the line provided.

_____________________ _____________________

_____________________ _____________________

_____________________ _____________________

_____________________ _____________________

_____________________ _____________________

Text


English Test 1 Section 1

Grammar

1. Complete the text using the appropriate verb in the simple present tense.

2. Choose the verbs in the word bank provided below.

Scaredy Squirrel finds interesting ways to pass the time all by himself. Scaredy Squirrel

is an artistic animal. He__crafts___whenever he has paper and scissors near him. Scaredy

Squirrel has the same passion as his grandmother. Every year, he___knits____scarfs and socks

to keep himself warm. Scaredy Squirrel loves to do music with his mouth. This being said,

he__whistles_____all the time. Also, because Scaredy Squirrel is very social and loves to talk,

except with biters, he__chats_____with his moppet every day. At night, ever since Scaredy

Squirrel learned numbers, he__counts___ the stars in the sky. Around 8 O’clock, Scaredy

Squirrel relaxes in his bed, and __reads___a story. After reading his story, Scaredy

Squirrel__yawns___ and finally falls asleep.

Section 2

Reading comprehension

1. Read the text taken from the story book Scaredy Squirrel makes a friend that is

attached at the end of the exam.

2. Answer the questions below with complete sentences.

Questions

a) Where is Scaredy Squirrel? Answer: He is in the nut tree.

b) Why does Scaredy Squirrel have to beware of walruses? Answer: Because they are fast on their

flippers.

c) What animal can snap at any moment? Answer: Beavers can snap at any moment.

d) What should the mirror be used for? Answer: It should be used to check hair and teeth.

e) What object does Scaredy Squirrel plans to use to distract biters? Answer: Scaredy Squirrel

plans to use a chew toy.

f) Where does the Goldfish live? Answer: The goldfish lives in a fountain.

g) What is the last step of Scaredy Squirrel’s plan? Answer: The last step is step 6, to make the

perfect friend.

Word Bank

To knit

To read

To whistle

To chat

To craft

To yawn

To count


Section 3

Vocabulary

3. Look at the pictures below.

4. Write the name of the object/animal on the line provided.

________Bunny_________ _______Rocks_________

________Tree__________ ______Walrus_________

________Pond_________ _____Fountain_________

________Pirahna________ ______Bushes__________

________Beaver________ ______Pine tree________


Scaredy Squirrel’s Hobbies

Grammar: Simple present tense

Conjugate the verbs at the present tense. REMEMBER always put an “s” at the end of the verb at

the 3rd

person singular (he, she, it, or Scaredy Squirrel).

e.g. Scaredy Squirrel (play) plays dead with his friend.

1) Scaredy Squirrel likes to make noises with his mouth.

He (whistle)_________ all the time.

2) Sometimes, Scaredy Squirrel (chat)_____________with his puppet.

3) Scaredy squirrel likes to learn from books. He (read) __________ almost every day.

4) Scaredy Squirrel also loves mathematics. He (count) _________ from 1 to 10.

5) When scaredy Squirrel is tired he (yawn) _________ and goes to bed.

6) Before winter, Scaredy Squirrel (knit)__________ himself warm socks.

7) For Halloween, Scaredy Squirrel (craft) ________ some beautiful decorations.

8) Sometimes, Scaredy Squirrel, looks in his binoculars and (spot)__________ potential

friends.


Scaredy Squirrel’s Hobbies

Simple present tense

Conjugate the verbs at the present tense. REMEMBER always put an “s” at the end of the verb at

the 3rd

person singular (he, she, it, or Scaredy Squirrel).

e.g. Scaredy Squirrel (play) plays dead with his friend.

1) Scaredy Squirrel likes to make noises with his mouth.

He __whistles__ all the time.

2) Sometimes, Scaredy Squirrel __chats__ with his puppet.

3) Scaredy squirrel likes to learn from books. He __reads__ almost every day.

4) Scaredy Squirrel also loves mathematics. He __counts__ from 1 to 10.

5) When scaredy Squirrel is tired he __yawns__ and goes to bed.

6) Before winter, Scaredy Squirrel __knits__ himself warm socks.

7) For Halloween, Scaredy Squirrel __crafts__ some beautiful decorations.

8) Sometimes, Scaredy Squirrel, looks in his binoculars and __spots__ potential friends.


How to make a first good impression

Student Booklet

PART 1: Gather Information

1. In the list below, choose 6 items that you need in order to be a perfect friend. Other idea

can be accepted, with your teacher’s approval.

To identify yourself (1)

Name tag

Bracelet (with your

name on)

T-Shirt (with your

name on)

To look good (2)

Earrings

Scarf

Necklace

Make up

Hat

Sun Glasses

To smell fresh (1)

Chew gum

Perfume

Air freshener

Pine scent

Gift (2)

Chocolate

Flowers

Toy

Best friend charms

Lemonade

Pizza

Ice cream

Candies

Apple

Cake

2. For each item write a small description to say what it will be useful for.

E.G.

Items Description

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

PART 2: Prepare the Oral Presentation

1. Make a poster for your presentation:

- Take the picture of yourself and cut your face. Put your face above

Scaredy Squirrel’s body and glue it on the sheet provided.

- On the squirrel, draw the six items you chose in the first step. Don’t

forget to write your name on the object you chose to identify yourself.

Item Description

Flowers To be nice with the new friend.


2. Make a text for your oral presentation:

Use this template to write your text.

My name is _____________________________________________________

To be the perfect friend, I need these six items. (Name the item + the reason why you

need it.) Use the information you wrote in part 1 of your booklet.

How to make the perfect

first impressions

Glue the picture of

yourself here


E.G. I need a pine scent to smell good.

1.______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

2.______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

3.______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

4.______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

5.______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

6.______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

PART 3: Oral Presentation of Your Project

For the Oral presentation

- In teams of 4, you stay seated at your place and you present, one by one, your

project to your teammates. Student number 1 starts while the other members of the team

listen carefully to their teammate’s presentation. Then, student number 2 does his

presentation, and so on.

- While the other teams present, do extra activities.


Student 1

1. Take turns with your partner reading and drawing the clues by using strictly one sheet of

paper for the drawing.

2. The objective of the activity is to recreate Scaredy Squirrel on a unique drawing.

E.g: Student 1 reads clue #1. Student 2 draws clue #1 on the sheet of paper.

Student 2 reads clue #2. Student 1 draws clue #2 on the same sheet of paper, and so

on.

Clues

1. Scaredy Squirrel has a big circle head.

3. Scaredy Squirrel has two small arms and he is wearing two mittens.

5. Scaredy Squirrel has two very small feet.

7. Scaredy Squirrel has two round eyes.

9. Scaredy Squirrel has a semicircle nose above his mouth.


Student 2

3. Take turns with your partner reading and drawing the clues by using strictly one sheet of

paper for the drawing.

4. The objective of the activity is to recreate Scaredy Squirrel on a unique drawing.

E.g: Student 1 reads clue #1. Student 2 draws clue #1 on the sheet of paper.

Student 2 reads clue #2. Student 1 draws clue #2 on the same sheet of paper, and so

on.

Clues

2. Scaredy Squirrel has a long oval body.

4. Scaredy Squirrel has sixteen small square teeth.

6. Scaredy Squirrel has four toes on each foot.

8. Scaredy Squirrel has two small ears on the top of his head.

10. Scaredy Squirrel is wearing a rectangle nametag around his neck.


Big circle head

Two small arms

Wearing

mittens

Two very small feet

Two round eyes

Semicircle nose

Long oval body

Sixteen

small

square feet

Four toes on each foot

Two small ears

on top of his head

Rectangle nametag


T S B L S G P M S

O Q E E U O I I C

O U A M R L R R B

T I V O L D A R U

H R E N A F N O N

B R R A W I H R N

R E E R T S A R Y

U L E D Y H S U B

S F O U N T A I N

H M I T T E N S..

The hidden word is _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Goldfish Squirrel Tree Beaver

Bunny

Pond Mittens Mirror Bush

Fountain Piranha Walrus Lemon

Comb Toothbrush Rocks Dog

Can you find these words?


Answer key

T S B L S G P M S

O Q E E U O I I C

O U A M R L R R B

T I V O L D A R U

H R E N A F N O N

B R R A W I H R N

R E E R T S A R Y

U L E D Y H S U B

S F O U N T A I N

H M I T T E N S..

The hidden word is S C A R E D Y

Goldfish Squirrel Beaver

Bunny

Mittens Mirror Bush

Fountain Piranha Walrus

Toothbrush Tree Lemon

Can you find these words?


Learning New Vocabulary

Connect the words to the appropriate picture.

The first example is done for you.

Tree

Fountain

Rocks

Bushes

Pine tree

Pond

Walruses

Bunny

Beaver

Piranha

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