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 Before Reading
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What is the title of this book?

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Who is the author of this book?

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Some fun facts before we start to read!

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 1. Spring
Dictionary Detective
Use a dictionary to find the definition of the following words. Then draw
a picture that will help you remember the meaning of each word.

Path (noun)

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Spring (noun)

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Meadow (noun)

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Corner (noun)

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Making Connections
Draw lines to connect the four seasons with their
corresponding name.

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summer
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autumn

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winter

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Reread to Clarify
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
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1. Why was Toad’s house dark?

2. What were some things that Frog wanted to do

with Toad? Write at least three things.

3. How long has Toad been asleep?

4. When does Toad want Frog to wake him up?

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Who said that?
Cut out the comments below from Frog and Toad. Sort
them under the correct character that said each comment.

Toad Frog

The sun is shinning! The

Wake up. It is spring! snow is melting. Wake up! I am not here.

I will be too tired. I am going

Go away. Help! I cannot see anything. back to bed.

Combe back again and wake

You will miss all the fun! me up ata bout half past I will be lonely until then.
May.

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 2. The Story
Dictionary Detective
Use a dictionary to find the definition of the following words. Then draw a
picture that will help you remember the meaning of each word.

Porch (noun)

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Pour (verb)

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Bang (verb)

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Glass (noun)

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Sequencing
Good readers pay attention to the events as they happen. When you
put things in the correct order, we call this sequencing.
Cut the sentences from next page and glue them correct order.

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Then the toad did not feel so well and the frog was
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Once upon a time there were two good friends, a
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on his head, and poured water over his head to
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think of a story. The toad banged his head against
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him a story.
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the toad to tell him a story.
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Reread to Clarify
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Frog was not feeling well. What did Toad say to Frog?

2. What did Toad make for Frog?

3. Why did Toad go out the front porch to walk up and down?

4. Why did the Toad not answer at the end of the chapter?

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 3. A Lost Button
Dictionary Detective
Use a dictionary to find the definition of the following words. Then draw a
picture that will help you remember the meaning of each word.

Jacket (noun)

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Hole (noun)

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Sew (verb)

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Sparrow (noun)

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Adjective Detective
Toad described his lost button with describing words. These
describing words are called adjectives. Circle the picture that
corresponds to the correct description of Toad’s button.

My button was white.

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My button had four holes.
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My button was big.

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My button was round.
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My button was thick.
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Which one was Toad’s missing button?

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Reread to Clarify
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Where did Toad and Frog go for a long walk?

2. Why was Toad upset?

3. Where did Toad find his missing button?

4. Who did Toad give his jacket to?

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 4. A Swim
Dictionary Detective
Use a dictionary to find the definition of the following words. Then draw a
picture that will help you remember the meaning of each word.

Behind (adjective)

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Riverbank (noun)

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Peek (verb)

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Shiver (verb)

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Reread to Clarify
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Why did Toad ask Frog to not look until he was in the
water?

2. Why was Frog laughing at Toad?

Draw then Write

Draw a picture about this chapter and write one
sentence about it.

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Sequencing
Cut the animal pictures and glue them correct order they
appeared.

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 5. The Letter
Dictionary Detective
Use a dictionary to find the definition of the following words. Then draw a
picture that will help you remember the meaning of each word.

Mail (noun)

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Empty (adjective)

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Snail (noun)

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Silly (adjective)

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Reread to Clarify
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Why was Toad sad?

2. Why did Frog have to go home?

3. Who did Frog ask to take the letter for Toad?

4. How long did it take the snail to bring the letter?

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Making Connections
Pretend you were Toad’s friend. Write him a friendly
letter.

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 After Reading
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1. What was your favourite chapter? Explain why.

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2. Fill the following chart with the information from your
favourite chapter.

Chapter Title!
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Compare and Contrast
Compare and contrast Frog with Toad using information
you remember from the stories.

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Frog Toad

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Comprehension Game
Play this game with your classmates and your teacher!
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