mr. goat's valentine
After reading in the newspaper that it's Valentine's Day, Mr. Goat sets out to get very special gifts for his first love. Follow Mr. Goat as he chooses interesting presents for his first love - they may even make you giggle and the ending may not be what you expect!
story grammar
Main Character: Mr. Goat
Setting: Valentine's Day
Initiating Event: Mr. Goat read in the newspaper that it was Valentine’s Day
Feelings: excited
Plan: Mr. Goat planned to get presents for his first love to show her how much he cares about her
Action: Mr. Goat purchased a bouquet and rotten eggs. He also wrote a song.
Ending: Mr. Goat gave his mother the presents and wished her a happy Valentine’s Day
summary (SWBST)
Somebody: Mr. Goat
Wanted: to show his first love how much he cares about her
But: he needed to get some presents
So: he bought presents on his way to his first love's house
Then: he gave his mother the presents and wished her a happy Valentine’s Day
past tense verbs
read, got, put, told, came, wound, sat, thought, burst, fell, jumped, dropped, yawned, passed, nodded, mixed, smelled, opened, drooled, watched, arranged, tied, walked, sniffed, asked, smiled, cocked, sprayed, straightened, hurried, climbed, loved
plural nouns
pigweeds, cans, steps, eggs, shells, presents
Activities you'll love!
describing
goat, eggs/rotten eggs, cat, flowers, skunk, tree
adjectives
nice, rusty can, delightful smell, cans are tasty, little goat, delicious rotten eggs, black, foul, disgusting, red box, pretty red ribbon, you'll smell nice
compare & contrast
egg & rotten egg, goat & sheep, flower & weeds, can & vase, cat & dog, skunk & squirrel
antonyms
big/little, tasty/yucky, delicious/gross, delightful/awful, disgusting/wonderful, open/close, smile/frown, pretty/ugly, front/back, cool/warm, shady/sunny, straight/crooked, high/low, love/hate