Turk and Runt- A great Thanksgiving Must Read Mentor Text for Language Arts

Hey there!

We didn't have five Sundays in October, so we didn't get to do a special link up for just Thanksgiving books, and I couldn't resist sharing one of my favorite books!!

This is Turk and Runt by Lisa Wheeler.  It's a funny story!!  Here is the description from Amazon:

Turk's parents are proud of him, the biggest, strongest, most graceful bird at Wishbone Farm. "He's a dancer," says his mother. "He's an athlete," says his father. "He's a goner," says his little brother, Runt. But no one ever listens to Runt -- even after people with seasonal plans and roasting pans begin showing up at Wishbone Farm, or even after the juiciest turkeys are chosen, one by one. "Chosen for what?" Turk asks. No one wants to hear Runt's answer. But you will laugh at what he has to do to get his family's attention. They are, after all, turkeys.

This is a very cute story about two brother turkeys.  Runt is, afterall, a runt, and he understands that his brother is going to be roasted.  He does all kinds of things to keep this from happening until...he's in jeopardy!!!

In the story Runt does all kinds of crazy things to keep his brother from getting chosen.  This leads great into an opportunity for writing.  Each year, I have students write their own story of a turkey who tries to keep from getting chosen and eaten!  I love to read what they come up with!

This book also has great language in it!  I loved it so much, I made a product to go with it!  :O)

You've got to check out Runt's adventures!!

Amanda

PS- Be sure to check out the Pin it to Win it Contest we have going on that started yesterday for our Thanksgiving Interactive Notebook Activities.  Click HERE to enter!

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