Put Me In A Zoo Instructional Guide: Lessons that teach close reading and story-element analysis

Ready-to-use lessons for K through 3 that build comprehension and vocabulary.

Product Overview:

You know the routine: lively picture book, teachers need a plan. This instructional guide steps in with structured, cross-curricular activities. It pulls students into Spot's world while training them to read closely. Designed for teachers of kindergarten through third grade, no prep needed. Use it to analyze story elements, practice text-based vocabulary and determine meaning through text-dependent questions. The book is seventy-two pages, paperback, sturdy enough for classroom use. Picture a circle time where kids point out plot clues and grin at Spot's antics, and you'll hear sharper answers and see confidence grow in a week or two.

Key Features:

• Cross-curricular lessons: Packed with activities that connect reading to science and art, helping students make real-world literary links.
• Close reading practice: Short, focused passages teach children to notice language and dig for meaning, building analytic habits.
• Text-dependent questions: Questions tied to the text keep discussion anchored, so answers come from evidence not guesswork.
• Grade-ready scope: Aligned for kindergarten through third grade, lessons match student development and save you prep time.
• Reproducible activities: Includes seventy-two reproducible pages teachers can copy and hand out for immediate classroom use.

Quick Specs:

• Brand: Shell Education
• Item#: SHL-40007
• Series: Great Works
• Format/Type: Printed Book
• Quantity/Pack: 1 Each
• Compatibility/Use: Grade K-3
• Country of Origin: United States

Picture clearer discussions, lighter planning, and kids happily pointing out plot clues. Request a copy for your classroom today and see how it lands. Ready to try it?