Book Title:   The Mixed –Up Chameleon

Author:  Eric Carle

Illustrator:  Eric Carle

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# of Text Pages:  16

Book Level:     IND       INS        R-A 

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Introduction

1.       Show the children a picture of a chameleon.  Ask the children if the know what is so special about a chameleon.  Where might you find one?  Would you like to be able to change color like a chameleon?  Today our story is about a journey that the chameleon takes.  Let’s read and find out if he turns into anything else.

 

2.       Have the word CHAMALEON written down on a piece of paper.  Ask the children if they have any idea of what it is.  Discuss with the children what a chameleon does. Tell them that today we will read about a very special chameleon.

 

3.       Ask the children if they have ever dressed up for Halloween.  Discuss what a chameleon does and the way they look.  Tell them today we will read and find out just what the chameleon changes into.

 

Building Oral Vocabulary

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chameleon

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sparkling

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handsome

 

Prediction Questions

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What do you think the chameleon will do at the zoo?

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Do you believe he will be happy?

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What animal will the chameleon wish to be next?

 

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