STONE FOX By John Reynolds Gardiner: READING LESSONS WITH ACTIVITIES UNIT

Stone Fox is a fun story to read aloud to your class.

This teacher's guide for "Stone Fox" includes reading lessons and activities that focus on comprehension, critical thinking, and language arts skills.

Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner is based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure. Little Willy is determined to win the National Dogsled Race—the prize money would save the farm and his grandfather. The novel explores themes of perseverance, determination, and the power of love.

This unit is a chapter by chapter packet of vocabulary study and comprehension questions for Stone Fox. It also includes extension and assessment materials.