The plans include a teacher script with strategic stopping points and questions for students. I read this book to a class this past week and they were a sight to behold. This book lends itself to discussion with its ambiguous nature. I want my hat back is the first book he has both written and illustrated. Prek, kindy and even 1st graders have been know to have sticky fingers. I was so happy and fortunate to have him be the illustrator for my book cover.
When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper which happens to fit him perfectly, trouble could be following close behind. For older kids its a perfect book about inferencing and predicting, character development, and even into philosophical discussions of right a. May 23, 2015 hats off to jon klassen for creating two amazing books. I want my hat back by jon klassen 45 day lesson plan. Rewrite the text in the book as direct speech and or reported speech. The book does not narrate how this happens, and not until the bear encounters the squirrel do we get an idea. Jon klassens followup to i want my hat back candlewick press, 2011. My inferencing lesson staples are the stranger and the sweetest. Oh, the irreverent humor of jon klassen in i want my hat back. This is not my hat by jon klassen, jon klassen 9780763655990. A small fish is full of irrational optimism, sure his secrethes stolen a small hat from a very large fish and is wearing it proudly as he makes his way toward some reeds where he can hideis safe.
Jon klassens hat trilogy i want my hat back, this is not my hat, and we found a hat has won over readers of all ages. He asks various woodland creatures if they have seen his hat. Jon klassens hat trilogy i want my hat back, this is not. And, if youre looking for an example of that kind of book, you can hardly do better than i want my hat back by jon klassen. Jon klassens hat trilogy teachers guide we found a hat. And so bear goes back into the woods to find his hat. Share the story read the children the book and make sure they get a good, long look at the illustrations. He also illustrated mac barnetts extra yarn and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film coraline. A few years ago i was reading the book dear juno to my class and the focus skill for the week in our reading curriculum was inferencing. This is one of my favorite booksi love to use it to teach early inferencing. A new york times best illustrated childrens book of 2011. Try some of our crosscurricular teaching ideas and learning activities linked to this is not my hat by jon klassen. When they figured out what was going on, their reaction was priceless.
Jon klassens work is amazing, and im so glad he is being discovered as a childrens book illustrator. Reading the book i want my hat back by jon klassen. I usually jot my thinking down before i forget the possibilities. So what sort of activities can go along with this book. This guide consists of discussion questions and classroom extension activities that can be used when reading, teaching, or discussing i want my hat back, this is not my hat, and we found a hat together or individually. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it. The questions and activities contained in this guide are designed to be used in any grade, whether the texts are read as a whole group, in a small group, or. So its a good thing that enormous fish wont wake up.
Originally from niagara falls, canada, jon klassen received the 2010 canadian governor generals award for his illustrations in caroline stutsons cats night out. I want my hat back offers students the opportunity to name and notice several contractions within the context of the book. What inferences can they make about the personality of each. Apr 05, 2020 character inferencing book rights thanks for giving written by abby klein illustrated by john mckinley. Even klassens illustrations revel in the art of the deadpan, giving.
A couple of hat thieves get a hilarious comeuppance in i want my hat back and this is not my hat, and a little boy faces his fears in the dark. This ones a big hit with kids and grownups alike, with a repetitive motif climaxed by a definitive conclusion to the bears problem although the violence is not shown. His illustrations for caroline stutsons cats night out won the governor general award in 2010. This is not my hat teaching ideas free lesson ideas. Picture books for inferencing edmonton public library. With dry, irreverent humor and quirky illustrations, jon klassens unique. I came up with a lesson idea that complemented the story and the skill so well, but it has since been used in thousands of elementary classrooms on its own. I want my hat back, a 2012 theodor seuss geisel honor book, tells the story of a bear.
In his bestselling debut picture book, the multiple awardwinning jon klassen, illustrator of this is not my hat and sam and dave dig a ho fishpond australia, i want my hat back by jon klassen illustrated jon klassen. Using the pictures, ask children to infer how bear solved his problem. The activities to accompany i want my hat back can stimulate ethical enquiry in the classroom. Use i want my hat back to show students how learning high. Jon klassens followup to i want my hat back candlewick press, 2011 offers more humorous haberdashery, this time set underwater. But just as the bear begins to despond, a deer comes by and asks a simple question that sparks the bears memory and renews his search with a vengeance. Named as one of the new york times best illustrated childrens books of 2011, i want my hat back is a masterpiece of understated, slowburn humor. After the countless discussions and debates i have participated in over i want my hat back, i was beyond ecstatic to be holding this is not my hat. Jon klassens hat trilogy i want my hat back, this is not my hat, and we found a hat. Its short, its to the point, and man, does it have the best ending. This resource is a drama lesson plan for kindergarten using the award winning picture book, i want my hat back by jon klassen.
Today im going to read this book, i want my hat back, and show you how a good reader uses what they know and what they see to come up with an idea about what an author wants us to know but doesnt tell us. I ran my hand over the cover and took a breath before i actually opened the book. I want my hat back and this is not my hat look simple at first glance, but they are packed with possibilities for helping your kiddos infer, question, study details in illustrations and even write dialogue. A small fish is full of irrational optimism, sure his secrethes stolen a small hat from a very large fish and is wearing it proudly as. Design a new hat for rabbit, so he doesnt have to steal bears hat. Retell the story in the form of a comic strip using speech thought bubbles in the correct places. This is practically a classic by now, its just so great. A picturebook delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist. This book offers readers a surprising twist at the end, making it a great choice to use as a. Each animal says no, some more elaborately than others. I vividly remember standing at the candlewick press booth back in april and finally holding this longawaited story from jon klassen.
I want my hat back by jon klassen one of the best childrens books out there today i want my hat back by jon klassen i m not that big a fan of the bear, but i cant seem to resist the party hat. Inferring, questioning, writing dialogue hats off to jon klassen for creating two amazing books. This is not my hat is a great follow up for continued practice. This is not my hat by jon klassen, i want my hat back by jon klassen, an angel for solomon singer by cynthia rylant, shh. Heres a peek at some ways you can use my lucky day by keiko kasza. I want my hat back, a 2012 theodor seuss geisel honor book, tells the story of a bear who has lost his hat and is determined to find it. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the. This is one of my favorite books i love to use it to teach early inferencing.
Use this book for shared reading, partner reading, and independent reading. Beloved by so many, the students laugh out loud, love to infer right away, even when you tell them not to and fall in love with the simple yet devilish story of who took the bears hat. I want my hat back part of a trilogy by the brilliant jon klassen is so hilarious and lends itself to so many languagerelated discussions and activities. Not only is it hilarious, but its great for teaching inferring. The main event in the book is a little fish stealing a big fishs hat. This product is a book companion for the pictures story book, i want my hat back by jon klassen. This is a lesson plan for a 45 day comprehensive literacy language workshop lesson for the book i want my hat back by jon klassen. I want my hat back kindergarten drama lesson plan and. They are mentioned only in statements of denial, from which we may infer that they actually happen. This product is a book companion for the pictures story book, i want my hat back by.
A bears quest for his missing hat has him asking one animal after another. Starring a unique cast of animals in humorous situations, these awardwinning books are certain to grab childrens attention, allowing opportunities for deep discussions and enriching any curriculum. And picture books are about one of the best ways we can teach it in our classrooms. Picture book appropriate for inferencing i used this is not my hat by jon klassen its an absolute favorite of mine. Lets start with this is not my hat, a 2012 theodor seuss geisel. I want my hat back by jon klassen one of the best childrens books out there today i want my hat back by jon klassen im not that big a fan of the bear, but i cant seem to resist the party hat. His illustrations for caroline stutsons cats night out won the governor generals award in 2010. I found a good book to help my students learn how good readers make inferences. While the common reading of the text is that the rabbit has stolen the bears hat, and the bear has eaten the rabbit to take its hat back, none of these are stated outright. Inferring with owl moon lesson plan for 4th grade objectives using a just right book at the students independent reading level, students will make an inference on their own about what they are reading using the inference chart to deepen their understanding of what is happening in the book.
Oct 10, 2012 i want my hat back by jon klassen is a wonderful addition to your library. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Parents need to know that i want my hat back is a caldecott honor book by authorillustrator jon klassen, who won the caldecott medal for this is not my hat and illustrated extra yarn, also a caldecott honor book. When the deer asks him what it looks like, bear realizes that he has, in fact, seen his hat. I want my hat back by jon klassen is a wonderfully unique book with a surprise ending spoiler alert the rabbit does not make it. Dec 30, 2018 written and illustrated by jon klassen. For older kids its a perfect book about inferencing and predicting, character development, and even into philosophical discussions of right and wrong. I want my hat back is a marvelous book in the true dictionary sense of marvel. I want my hat back, book companion, speech therapy by. Jon klassen created illustrations for the popular series the incorrigible children of ashton place and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film coraline.
Jon klassens hat trilogy allows readers to think about literary components such as authors craft, character traits, and. The author uses the colour red when bear realises that he has seen his hat. Both books are great for discussing important topics, such as, trust, revenge, morals, fairness, stealing, etc. A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the fiction mentor text book i want my hat back by jon klassen. I have to start with one of my favorites and the one i chose to start this years lessons with. You will need his book in order to use this packet. I m also sharing some pictures from our class activities with this book. Either download the i want my hat back super pack or this individual word work lesson plan and activity package to access lesson plans, interactive games, and fun worksheets that directly tie word study to your classroom reading. I want my hat back activity sheet library lesson plans. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This packet uses minimal color so you can save on ink. Today we are going to learn how to make inferences when we read a book. I want my hat back by jon klassen i absolutely love reading this book to classes that come to the library. May 10, 2015 i know i ve found a great book when i have an instant brainstorm of teaching ideas.
Additionally, while it is not explicitly stated, the illustrations suggest that the big fish finds the little fish, eats the little fish, and takes back. Its the most subtle endorsement of murder youll ever find. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i want my hat back. Jon klassen once again uses short, declarative sentences, a minimalist palette and a hat to deliver a wallop of an ethics lesson. This is a musthave for any primary or even intermediate classroom. Having explored the victims point of view in his debut picture book, i want my hat back, klassen now shines a light into the mind of a thief. Beloved by so many, the students laugh out loud, love to infer right away. When the squirrel asks if the bear has seen a rabbit in a red hat, it replies that it has not, and would never eat a. I want my hat back is about a bear who has lost his hat. Additionally, while it is not explicitly stated, the illustrations suggest that the big fish finds the little fish, eats the little fish, and takes back the hat. I think the best way to tell you about i want my hat back is to describe my familys reaction to it. First have i want my hat back and jon klassens hat trilogy teachers guide.
This is not my hat is a companion piece to jon klassens earlier i want my hat back, only it takes place underwater instead of in a forest. Inferring in first grade good books to teach making inferences. This introduces a new conflict, the recovery of the hat. I want my hat back by jon klassen building a library. Hats off to jon klassen for creating two amazing books.
A picturebook delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative. But just as it he begins to lose hope, lying flat on his back in despair, a deer comes by and asks a rather obvious question that suddenly. Beloved by so many, the students laugh out loud, love to infer right away, even when you tell them not to and fall in love with the simple yet devilish story of who. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back and this is not my hat, the only book to ever win both the kate greenaway and caldecott medal. I want my hat back, isbn jon klassen illustrated by jon klassen.
I want my hat back by jon klassen is a wonderful addition to your library. Use i want my hat back by jon klassen to inspire your class. I want my hat back lesson plans, activities and worksheets. This lesson plan addresses the nsw creative artsdrama syllabus outcomes and references and describes process drama strategies. This is not my hat by john klassen raises philosophical questions relating to stealing, punishment, lying, and trust.
Get ebooks i want my hat back on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Jon klassens hat trilogy allows readers to think about literary components such as authors craft, character traits, and text features and to use reading comprehension. I want my hat back and this is not my hat look simple at first glance, but they are packed with possibilities for helping your kiddos. Hes got such a wonderful range, and definitely a sense of. Jons books and illustrations are compelling, funny and likely to appeal to a wide age range, and these resources will help you get the most out of them with your learners. I want my hat back kindle edition by klassen, jon, klassen, jon. The fact that the text of the book contains only dialogue makes it ripe for readers theater activities. I want my hat back activity sheet library lesson plans, preschool. I want my hat back by jon klassen is one of my favorite childrens books of all time. The book is also available in spanish titled yo quiero mi gorro. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. I used it to reinforce the idea that pictures can help us infer meaning and text can help us infer meaning.