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Jonah Takes the Train

From Khan Academy Kids

Jonah Takes the Train
5 minPre-KK1st2ndReading & Writing (ELA)
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Summary

A read-aloud of the picture book "Jonah Takes the Train" from Khan Academy Kids (4:47). Listen together, then talk about the story — good for building listening comprehension and vocabulary.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

"Jonah Takes the Train" is a picture book read aloud.

  1. Who were the main characters in the story?
  2. What happened at the beginning, the middle, and the end?
  3. What was your favorite part, and why?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: character, setting, beginning, middle, end.

Try it: Retell the story to a partner, then draw your favorite part.