Owls in the Family, by Farley Mowatt Lit Link Grades 4-6
EBOTM1431
$16.99 CAD
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Author :
Clarke, Vi/Melnyk, Leona
Billy turns the whole town upside down with his collection of pets including two cantankerous owls. This is a humorous and affection story of Wol and Weeps, two owls that turn a household upside down by their mere presence. They terrorize the neighborhood and outwit Mutt, the dog who is part of the family. Read about how Wol and Weeps came to be house pets in the first place, and the encounters that take place with the minister, the postman, a skunk, prairie chicks, family and friends.
Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key. 64 pages including an answer key.
Novel by Farley Mowatt.
Expectations
l . Students will read and study the writings of a famous Canadian author.
2. Students will develop an appreciation of humor used in his writings.
3. Students will strengthen their reading comprehension skills and writing skills.
