Story Summary:

Tom must spend the summer with his aunt and uncle. Being bored, Tom begins to walk in the fields and the woods. One day he spots a fox leaping in the grass. Tom writes to his friend Petie and tells him that seeing the fox has been the most exciting thing that has happened. Tom didn't want to tell anyone about the black fox because he didn't think anyone would believe him. When a turkey is killed by a fox, Uncle Fred sets a trap using one of her babies to catch and kill the fox. Tom sneaks out one night to free the baby fox and its mom. Tom looks for the family of foxes but finds they have gone.

Overall Expectations:

The students will:

• practice the major strategies used during the reading process.
• practice and reinforce a variety of language skills.
• develop a love for reading.
• improve and develop their creativity.
• progress in reading through the use of a novel as a teaching tool. 

Introduction includes:

• Teacher Notes:
  • Overall Expectations
  • Synopsis
  • Teacher Tips
  • Features of the Program
  • List of Skills
• Learning Expectations – Skill List
• Answer Key 

Chapter Questions:

Includes:

• Student Booklet Cover
• Just the Facts Worksheet
• Chapter Questions for each Chapter  

Novel Extension Activities

Worksheets students can complete independently.

1. Brainstorming
2. Integrated Studies One – Animals
3. Integrated Studies Two – Create a Model
4. Literary Skills One – Events that change the main character
5. Literary Skills Two – A Plot Graph - Storyline
6. Literary Skills Three - Three Types of Conflict
7. Story Board
8. Word Scramble
9. Creative Writing One – Write a Commercial about a product
10. Creative Writing Two – Haiku Poem
11. Organic Farming
12. Time Capsule  

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