This week, students will be reading Tim Egan's The Trial of Cardigan Jones, a story in which the title character, a clumsy moose, is convicted of stealing a pie from Mrs. Brown's window. Naturally, our topic this week is the court system. We will be discussing why courts are an important part of our government.
In addition, since this story is an example of Fantasy, our class will be comparing other literature that falls under that genre. Some things to discuss at home are: What makes Fantasy different from other works of fiction (like realistic fiction)?; Where are we most likely to see Fantasy?; What movies would be considered Fantasy, and why? Remind your child that Fantasy books often contain non-human characters (animals, monsters, objects) taking on human traits.
Here are some examples of the many Fantasy titles available now in my library:
- The Geronimo Stilton series (third/fourth grade level, depending on the title)
- The Castle of the Cats (Level 3.2)
- Shrek (Level 3.9)
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (Level 4.1)
Encourage your child to take the AR test on The Trial of Cardigan Jones by the end of the week. It is a level 3.4. Read away!
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