Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (2nd Grade: Series 2)

Sylvester and the Magic Pebble is the story of a donkey who finds a wishingpebble. Sylvester makes a poor decision when making his wish and as aresult, is turned into a stone. His parents are heartbroken and spend nearlya year searching for him. Fortunately, the tale ends well, reinforcing howimportant it is to hold dear the ones we love most and avoid greed at allcosts. This module invites students to step into the shoes (hooves) of theanimal characters, explore geology, and consider what wishes they mightmake if given a choice. Before you begin...Each Artful Reading Module is flexibly designed for a 2-3 week duration.Lessons are marked for Before-, During-, or After-Reading to guide yourplanning. We have added a sample of a Before Reading lesson entitled Rocks and Minerals for you to preview. Each lesson is designed in an easy to read format, with standards, materials needed, and step-by-step directions to ensure you are fully prepared when it’s time to deliver. This module contains