Jetta's Tall Tale / The Big Fetch
From Clifford the Big Red Dog · 2000
26 minPre-KK1stSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
Jealous of the fuss over Clifford, Jetta stretches the truth about her own pet, and Vaz struggles to master his new paper route. Two stories about being truthful and keeping at something new.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
One story is about honesty; the other about practice and persistence.
- Why did Jetta exaggerate about her pet?
- What usually happens when we stretch the truth?
- How did Vaz get better at his paper route?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: truth, exaggerate, practice.
Try it: Tell about something you got better at by practicing and not quitting.