The Three Farmers
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| Vocabulary | Definition |
|---|---|
| Enormously | Very, very big or huge. |
| Smothered | Covered completely. |
| Dumplings | Small, round pieces of dough, often cooked with meals. |
| Potbellied | Having a big, round belly. |
| Dwarf | Someone or something much smaller than usual. |
| Shallow end | The not-so-deep part of a swimming pool. |
| Doughnuts | Round, sweet treats made of fried or baked dough. |
| Disgusting paste | A yucky, thick mixture that doesn’t taste good. |
| Tummy-ache | A sore or painful feeling in the stomach. |
| Beastly temper | Acting really mean or grumpy. |
| Gallons | A lot of liquid, like having many, many bottles. |
| Orchard | A piece of land with lots of fruit trees. |
| Cider | An alcoholic drink made from apples |
| Cleverest | Being really smart or good at figuring things out. |
| Crooks | Bad people who do dishonest or mean things. |
Conversation Prompts
- Farmers’ Traits:
- What are the three farmers like? Describe their appearances and personalities.
- Which farmer do you think is the cleverest? Why?
- Unusual Diets:
- What does Farmer Boggis eat every day? How does it affect his appearance?
- Describe Farmer Bunce’s diet. How does it make him feel?
- Farmer Bean’s Drinking Habit:
- What does Farmer Bean drink instead of eating? Why do you think he does that?
- Do you think drinking gallons of cider is a healthy habit?
- Children’s Song:
- What do the children sing about the three farmers? Why do they think they are mean?
- How do you feel about the farmers based on the children’s song?
- Favorite Farm Animal:
- If you were a farmer, which type of farm animal would you like to raise? Why?
- What challenges do you think each farmer faces in taking care of their animals?
- Comparing Farmers:
- How are the three farmers different from each other? Find examples from the text.
- In what ways are they similar despite their differences?
- Healthy Eating:
- Discuss the importance of a balanced and healthy diet. How do the farmers’ diets compare to a healthy one?
- What do you think could be better choices for the farmers’ meals?
- Story Predictions:
- What do you think might happen next in the story?
- Can you predict how the farmers’ behaviors might lead to problems or conflicts?
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