Where the Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendalk Lit Link Grades 1-3

Max was playing in his wolf suit. He got into trouble with his mother and was sent to bed without supper. That night, a forest grew and an ocean appeared in his room. A boat appeared and Max sailed away for over a year to a place where the wild things are. Four paper-bag puppet cut-outs included.

Book by Maurice Sendalk.

Reproducible activities to help students comprehend, analyze and creatively interpret the stories. Plus a story summary and author biography. 64 pages including an answer key.

The students will:

¿ be exposed to the pleasure and enjoyment of books.

¿ practice comprehension skills in ways other than just recall questions.

¿ expand their vocabulary.

¿ learn ways to respond to the novel.

¿ develop their creativity.

¿ be introduced to the works of famous authors.