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Written by Myka-Lynne Sokoloff | Illustrated by Linda
Silvestri
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Ant and GrasshopperA Reading A–Z Shared Reading Book
Word Count: 190
Home Connection: Initial consonant gr- blendYour reader is
learning to recognize words that begin with the initial consonant
gr- blend, such as in the words grasshopper and green. As you read
the book together, identify words with this blend. Then have your
reader look for words that start with this blend in words on food
packages, in newspaper headlines, or in other books. Make a list of
these words to share with the class.
Grasshopper
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Ant and GrasshopperShared Reading BookLevel 1© Learning
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Ant and Grasshopper | Shared Reading
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One summer day, Ant was hard at work. He was busy gathering food
for winter.
Ant stopped to rest in the green grass.
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Ant and Grasshopper | Shared Reading
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“You make nice music,” said Ant.
Ant said, “I must get back to work. I am gathering food for the
winter.”
“Fiddlesticks!” said Grasshopper.
“It’s a grand summer day. There will be time for work
later.”
“Come dance a jig while I play my fiddle,” said Grasshopper.
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Ant and Grasshopper | Shared Reading
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In fall, Ant gathered grain in the golden fields.
Grasshopper played his fiddle.
Soon snow began to fly. Ant was snug in his house. He had plenty
of food for winter.
Grasshopper hobbled by. He did not play his fiddle.
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Ant and Grasshopper | Shared Reading
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Ant called, “Why are you out on this cold, gray day?”
“I’m looking for food,” said Grasshopper.
Ant said, “You won’t find food in winter. Come inside and warm
up. Eat some soup.”
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Ant and Grasshopper | Shared Reading
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“Thank you,” said Grasshopper.
“You’re very kind.”
Ant replied, “You’re welcome. But next spring, you must work
before you fiddle away your days.”
“I promise,” said Grasshopper. “Now let me do something
for you.”
Grasshopper played his fiddle for Ant. Ant smiled and did a
little jig.
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