Stone soup first or second grade comprehension test based on the book stone soup by. In this version of the folktale, three monks help a village of. Free stone soup worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Muth my work in childrens books really grew out of a desire to explore what i was feeling as a new father, says jon j muth. Have students observe the volunteers mixing the soup.
Through gentle watercolors that evoke feelings of asian artwork and zenlike serenity, jon j. Traveling down a mountain road, three monks, hok, lok, and siew, inquire what it means to be happy. Several books have been made from this classic storyline. The traveler drank the leftover soup and went on his journey. Its been retold many times, notably by marcia brown, ann mcgovern and jon j. Stone soup qualifies as a folktale because it is human story passed down. As the three descend upon a village, they notice what all the villagers lack. In this version of the folktale, three monks help a village of people find real happiness by. Jon j muth has written and illustrated many enchanting picture books, including his caldecott honor book zen shorts and its sequel, the new york times bestselling picture book zen ties.
Muths soft, pastel artwork contributes to the serene mood of the three monks, our main characters. Stone soup vocabulary list and test for treasures by ms. We performed it for the junior school and our parents on april 15th. Jon j muth blends a traditional european folktale with elements of chinese folklore and the buddhist story tradition in an inventive retelling of the stone soup story. How i would like a good dinner tonight, said the first.
It tells the tale of three monks who visit a town and are turned away by all when they knock on their door for charity. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Stone soup by jan eliot for june 30, 2015 gocomics. If you are teaching stone soup, here are free printable activities. The story of stone soup once upon a time, somewhere in eastern europe, there was a great famine. Stone soup is a heartwarming story about what happens when neighbors learn to come together, share their favorite vegetables and make a wonderful meal. Jon j muth s highly acclaimed picture books are beloved around the world and have been translated into more than ten languages. I have read many versions of this story and it is always one of my favorite folktales. This beloved folktale and accompanying reproducibles and activities build skills in comprehension, critical and creative thinking, and writing. In this richly illustrated version, the story in transplanted from europe to wartorn china. As three monks travel along a mountain road, they encounter villagers ravaged by harsh times. Jon j muth blends a traditional european folktale with elements of chinese folklore.
Awardwinning artist and author jon j muth retells the favorite tale of a selfish community who is tricked into creating a delicious soup from stones. Grade muth has taken this old tale and transplanted it from its traditional european setting to china. Each version teaches a village of people the importance of sharing even their littlest of possessions to help each other and in turn make something even greater. Using three or more examples of evidence from the text, explain what lesson the monks wanted the villagers to learn and how they use the making of the stone soup as a lesson for the villagers.
One day, a peddler drove his wagon into the village, sold a few of his wares, and began asking questions as if he planned to stay for the night. Students will create their own recipe for stone soup. The tricksters are three monks, searching for the meaning. Paper, pencil, students brought supplies salt, pepper, carrots, potatoes, etc. Jon j muth has reworked a classic tale with exceptional results. Mar 01, 2003 awardwinning artist jon j muth retells the favorite tale of a selfish community who is tricked into creating a delicious soup from stones. Stone soup 2 sams soup 23 word list and language structures 24 l hold up the book and point to the cover. Free stone soup worksheets and literature unit for.
Spectacular stone soup the new kids of polk street school by patricia reilly giff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Enzoage 6, stone soup by jon j muth, is a story about 3 monks that made stone soup and brought a village together. Muth, is a folktale that has been adapted through many generations and cultures. Freshly picked comics for the farmers market the gocomics team. Compare and contrast a text to and video version of the text. The villagers hide their food and inform the soldiers that they do not have a place for them to sleep. His mother was an art teacher and she took him to museums all over the us. Additional 2 lines of spelling words 5 words each line, 10 words total correlated with the california treasures lessons.
The monks made stone soup for the unhappy villagers and the making of the stone soup was part of a lesson. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Fox is poor and hungry, but he has a clever solution to fix his problem. The tricksters are no longer hungry travelers or soldiers but buddhist monks. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Originally published in 1947, this wonderful caldecotthonoree still stands the test of time. And while the tale of stone soup can be told to make fools of the villagers, here it becomes an. Muth chose china for the setting in this rendition. Jun 09, 2011 stone soup by jon j muth illustrates beautifully what can happen when people work together. Set in china in muths hauntingly beautiful watercolors. Vincenzo enzo, has been reading sentences since he was 3 years old and now.
Oct 17, 2015 enzoage 6, stone soup by jon j muth, is a story about 3 monks that made stone soup and brought a village together. The soldiers tell the villagers that they will make soup from three. The traveler in the story had walked a long time, walking a long time takes up a lot of energy. The three questions scholastic press, april 2002, isbn 9780439199964. An awardwinning artist adds a zen twist to a favorite tale. Muth introductory informational text and vocabulary, text of the story with vocabulary highlighted, postreading questions with targeted skills identified.
See more ideas about stone soup, soup and book activities. In this version of the folktale, three monks help a village of people find. Free printable stone soup games, activities and lesson plans. I was working in comics, which was a natural forum for expressions of angst and questioning ones place in the universe. Jon j muth books, author biography, and reading level. Muth brilliantly captures the peace these monks bring as they enter a town and realize that. With the help of his many animal friends, he will make stone soup.
People jealously hoarded whatever food they could find, hiding it even from their friends and neighbors. Three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a wartorn village. Students will enjoy this classic tale with a cast of delightful characters. J muth art images art, illustration, kent williams.
Read it again and encourage the children to repeat after you. Simply print it out i print doublesided and its ready to go. Free stone soup study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Stone soup by jon j muth is a classic story about sharing and kindness. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. So, they begin to cook stone soup in the middle of the town square. The three monks hok, lok and siew deities from chinese folklore wander into a village where hard times have closed the doors of trust, so that even neighbors are. Stone soup the grade 2 class did a musical called stone soup. Fiction an awardwinning artist adds a zen twist to a favorite tale. The last time we had soup stones of this size and color, carrots made the broth very sweet. Your donation will help stone soup continue to inspire creative kids round the world. Three soldiers trudged down a road in a strange country. Stone soup is sacred text in preschool and elementary classrooms. The setting is china, and the goal of the tricksters three monks is to learn aboutand spreadhappiness instead of deception for personal gain.
Muth transports a classic european trickster tale to china and turns it into an explicit, formalized philosophical lesson. Other beloved titles from jon include the three questions, gershons monster by eric kimmel, and the christmas magic by lauren thompson. Stone soup by jon j muth illustrates beautifully what can happen when people work together it tells the tale of three monks who visit a town and are turned away by all when they knock on their door for charity. Jon j muths highly acclaimed picture books are beloved around the world and have been translated into more than ten languages. Of course, oldstyle stone soup should be well seasoned with salt and pepper, said hok. We hope youve been enjoying stone soup, the website and magazine by and for creative kids around the world.
At last, from that day on, the villagers shared what they had with each other. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Muths version has beautiful, tranquil watercolor artwork that is just as much part of the story as the words in the book. There are lots of ways you can get involved and make a difference.
Stone soup by jan eliot for march 25, 1998 gocomics. As three monks travel along a mountain road, they encounter villagers ravaged by harsh times, making them cold to strangers. Stone soup is a traditional tale with many different versions. Advertisement national chili dog day comics are a gas the gocomics team.
Stone soup scholastic press, march 2003 isbn 9780439339094. Generosity, community, eastern culture running time. Todays childrens book read aloud is stone soup retold by jon j. Muth lesson plans and teaching resources stone soup by jon j. Awardwinning artist jon j muth retells the favorite tale of a selfish community who is tricked into creating a delicious soup from stones.
As an educator and homeschooler, ive used stone soup over the years. The childrens art foundation parent company of stone soup is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote childrens creativity. B000t61p0e, tutorials, pdf, ebook, torrent, downloads, rapidshare, filesonic. We are making stone soup and we need three round, smooth stones, said a. The book featured on our show was written by jon j. Set in china in muth s hauntingly beautiful watercolors. Stone soup retold and illustrated by jon j muth by jon j. This is a childrens book that gets the whole family thinking. Childrens books read aloud on once upon a story todays childrens book read aloud is stone soup retold by jon j. Detailed illustrations and highfrequency words support emergent readers. Tired and hungry soldiers approach the villagers for food and a place to rest.
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