Stellaluna
From Storyline Online
11 minK1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)ScienceSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
A baby fruit bat named Stellaluna is separated from her mother and raised by birds, learning to act like them -- until she discovers who she really is. Along the way readers learn how bats live. Read by Pamela Reed.
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Discussion
A baby fruit bat named Stellaluna is separated from her mother and raised by birds, learning to act like them -- until she discovers who she really is.
- How is Stellaluna different from the baby birds?
- What does Stellaluna learn about being a bat?
- How can friends be different and still care about each other?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: bat, nocturnal, belong.
Try it: List two ways bats are different from birds.