Morris Goes to School



Morris Goes to School
By: Bernard Wiseman
Genre: Fiction
Ages: 5-8



Morris Goes to School is an entertaining book for young readers about a moose that goes to school. Morris the Moose does not know how to count or read. Before he went to school he would go to the wrong store to buy things because he could not read the store signs. He also can not buy things because he does not know how to count money. He decides to go to school so that he can learn. At the end of the book Morris is alot smarter! This is a great story to teach children the importance of learning and the idea of what we learn in school is used outside in the real world!

Theme:
The theme of this book is to teach students that without reading and math, it is very hard to function in the outside world. The book can also be used to show students how it takes practice to perfect your math and reading skills.


About the author:
Bernard Wiseman is not only a children's author, but an illustrator as well. Bernard Wiseman has written several popular children's books, including more stories staring Morris the Moose.


Pre-reading activities:
Ask students, "If you could bring any animal to school with you, what animal would it be?" "Why?" Record students answers on the board.


Post-reading activities:
Math connection- setup a pretend store in the classroom. Students use their basic addition skills in order to "buy" products. Students will also use their reading skills to read store signs as well as price tags. Teacher is the cashier, students will be assessed based on their ability to pay with the correct amount. Prices based on grade/ability level.