Written by Andy Cutbill
Illustrated by Russell Ayto
Summary: In this silly book, Marjorie the cow is complaining that she is never involved in anything interesting. The chickens decide to help her out by making it seem that she laid an egg. The results are funny and the ending is unexpected!
Mini-Lesson: Sequence
This books has a clear sequence of events. As you read aloud, keep track of the events that occur or use this book as a model for retelling a text. The beginning, middle, and end are easily discernible.
Mini-Lesson: Cause and Effect
There are many clear examples of cause and effect in this text. Each choice that is made by the characters has a positive or negative effect. Create a chart with your students listing the events in the text and the effects of those events.
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