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Illustrated by Steve Cox. New York: Farrar, Straus and -Giroux, 1994.</FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0.14in"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><B>ANNOTATION</B></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>: -This humorous chapter book is told from the point of view of a cat -named Tuffy. His human family gets upset after he brings a dead bird -and a dead mouse in the house, but they </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>really</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3> -go “mental” when he next brings in the neighbor’s -beloved rabbit Thumper…dead, of course.</FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0.14in"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><B>CLASSROOM -CONNECTIONS</B></FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><U><B>Explore -Points of View</B></U></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><B>: -</B></FONT></FONT> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>Tuffy -is the narrator of this book; we see the events that occur in the -story from his point of view. What makes it so funny is that Tuffy is -a cat, so he looks at things in a different way than people do. He -thinks his people are being ridiculous for being so upset with him -for killing a bird when that is normal behavior for a cat. Students -can do a creative writing exercise that will help them understand -what first-person narration is. Ask children to write a story—it -can be in diary form as in </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>The -Diary of a Killer Cat</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>—from -the point of view of an animal. The animal can be their own pet, an -insect, a zoo animal, farm animal, or wild animal. The following site -provides a lesson for further exploration of point of view: -</FONT></FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000ff"><U><A HREF="http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/414.html"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/414.html</FONT></FONT></A></U></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>. -It helps children learn to distinguish between first and third person -points of view. The stories presented are </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>The -Three Little Pigs</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3> -(traditionally told), </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>The -True Story of the Three Little Pigs</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3> -by Jon Scieszka, and </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>The -Giver</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3> -by Lois Lowry. </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>The -Giver</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3> -is probably too advanced for our age group, but other titles can be -substituted: e.g. </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>Bunnicula: -A Rabbit Tale of Mystery</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3> -by Deborah Howe and James Howe (or </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>The -Vampire Bunny</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>, -the easy reader version of</FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I> -Bunnicula</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>), -</FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>Sheep -</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>by -Valerie Hobbs, and </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>A -Room with a Zoo</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3> -by Jules Feiffer.</FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><BR> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><U><B>Write -a Book Review</B></U></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><B>:</B></FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>Have -the students write a short book review of </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>The -Diary of a Killer Cat</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>. -They could share the following: an explanation of what the story is -about; whether they liked it or not and why; a character description -of Tuffy. They could rate the book with stars, a five star review -being the best. That is what children did for the Web site of the Old -Hutton C of E Primary School, located in the town of Kendal, Cumbria, -in the U.K. Click the following link to see student reviews of Fine’s -books, including a few of </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>The -Diary of a Killer Cat</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>: -</FONT></FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000ff"><U><A HREF="http://www.oldhutton.cumbria.sch.uk/learning/literacy/bookreviews/f.html"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>http://www.oldhutton.cumbria.sch.uk/learning/literacy/bookreviews/f.html</FONT></FONT></A></U></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>.</FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><BR> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><BR> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><BR> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><U>“<FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><B>Is -That How Cats Really Are?”</B></U></FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>This -lesson about cats comes from the ASPCA Web site: -</FONT></FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000ff"><U><A HREF="http://www.aspca.org/site/DocServer/Is_That_How_Cats_Really_Are.pdf?docID=4250"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>http://www.aspca.org/site/DocServer/Is_That_How_Cats_Really_Are.pdf?docID=4250</FONT></FONT></A></U></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>. -It asks children to brainstorm and research characteristics of real -cats. They then can compare these characteristics to portrayals of -fictional cats. A handout is provided to help them remember famous -fictional cats, like Tigger from Winnie the Pooh (yes, both domestic -and wild cats can be represented). A series of discussion questions -round out the lesson; they try to get children to think of “basic -cat care needs.” Tuffy can be brought into the discussion. In -what ways does Tuffy exhibit characteristics of real cats? How is he -not like a real cat? Does Tuffy show affection toward Ellie? How do -real cats show affection ?</FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><BR> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><U><B>Natural -History Museum of Los Angelos County: “Cats! Wild to Mild”</B></U></FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><FONT COLOR="#0000ff"><U><A HREF="http://www.nhm.org/cats/home.html"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>http://www.nhm.org/cats/home.html</FONT></FONT></A></U></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>. -“Cats! Wild to Mild” is a traveling exhibit, but the Web -site also provides in-depth information about cats of all types, -organized in a clear fashion. On the left side of the page, click on -“Teacher Curriculum” to see a 31-page “Curriculum -Guide” that can be printed out. It includes many activities to -engage students in the lesson.</FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><BR> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><U><B>Draw -a Cartoon Animal</B></U></FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>One -of the funny things about this book is Steve Cox’s cartoon -illustrations. Discuss how his illustrations of Tuffy correspond with -Tuffy’s voice in telling the tale. What kind of expression does -Tuffy’s face show? Have children create their own cartoon -animal character. Show children “Chunky Monkey’s Cartoon -Lessons” on Pauline Camanor’s Chunky Money Web site: -</FONT></FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000ff"><U><A HREF="http://www.chunkymonkey.com/howto/drawinglessons.htm"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>http://www.chunkymonkey.com/howto/drawinglessons.htm</FONT></FONT></A></U></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>. -She gives step-by-step directions for drawing monkeys, cats, fish, -koalas, poodles, plus more! Books from the </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>1-2-3 -Draw</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3> -series will be especially of interest to kids interested in cartoon -drawing. Titles include: </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>1-2-3 -Draw Cartoon Animals</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>, -</FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>1-2-3 -Draw Cartoon Wildlife</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>, -and </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>1-2-3 -Draw Pets and Farm Animals</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>. -The Web site for these books, produced by Peel Productions, provides -a sampling of drawing instructions online: -</FONT></FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000ff"><U><A HREF="http://drawbooks.com/123_draw_series/index.html"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>http://drawbooks.com/123_draw_series/index.html</FONT></FONT></A></U></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>. -Click on the individual titles. </FONT></FONT> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><BR> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><B>WEB -SITES</B></FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><BR> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><B>Anne -Fine: Official Web Site</B></FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><FONT COLOR="#0000ff"><U><A HREF="http://www.annefine.co.uk/index.html"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>http://www.annefine.co.uk/index.html</FONT></FONT></A></U></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>. -The attractive Web site of the British author of </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>The -Diary of a Killer Cat </I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>would -be nice to show to children. Her books are listed according to -reading level; short summaries and cover images are presented along -with each title. Good news to kids who loved reading </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>The -Diary of a Killer Cat</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>: -there’s two more books featuring Tuffy, entitled </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>The -Return of the Killer Cat</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3> -and </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>The -Killer Cat Strikes Back</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>! -Her brief biography is written in first person point of view, and -Fine shares with us a little about her childhood and her writing -process. The Web site lists the many awards Fine won over the years, -including the 1995 </FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><SPAN LANG="en-GB">Nottinghamshire -Libraries Award for </SPAN></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><I>The -Diary of a Killer Cat</I></FONT></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>. -There is also a section about Fine having been the United Kingdom’s -Children’s Laureate for the years 2001-2003. A link is provided -for the Children’s Laureate homepage: -</FONT></FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000ff"><U><A HREF="http://www.booktrusted.co.uk/childrenslaureate/"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>http://www.booktrusted.co.uk/childrenslaureate/</FONT></FONT></A></U></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>. -The current Children’s Laureate is Michael Rosen. </FONT></FONT> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><BR> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><B>Healthypet.com: -Cat FAQs</B></FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><FONT COLOR="#0000ff"><U><A HREF="http://www.healthypet.com/faq_list.aspx?id=2"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>http://www.healthypet.com/faq_list.aspx?id=2</FONT></FONT></A></U></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>. -Healthypet.com is produced by the American Animal Hospital Associate. -The Cat FAQs provides answers to common questions about cats. Topics -are organized under category headings, “Behavior”, -“General Health”, “Diseases”, etc. The -behavior questions may be of especial interest as a thematic -connection to Fine’s book. The Dog FAQs can be linked from this -page, too.</FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><BR> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%">“<FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3><B>Cats: -Plans for Perfection” from National Geographic</B></FONT></FONT></P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><FONT COLOR="#0000ff"><U><A HREF="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/cats/index.html"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/cats/index.html</FONT></FONT></A></U></FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, serif"><FONT SIZE=3>. -“The story of cats is ultimately a story about design”: -this statement opens this intriguing online exhibit on cats. Children -will love the intricate drawings. The drawing of the “retractable -claw” moves to show how it works. Another drawing depicts a -Sabertooth marking its territory on a tree branch; the text beside it -notes that domestic cats do the same thing. </FONT></FONT> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><BR> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0.14in"><BR><BR> -</P> -<P CLASS="western" STYLE="margin-bottom: 0.14in"><BR><BR> -</P> -<DIV TYPE=FOOTER> - <P ALIGN=CENTER STYLE="margin-top: 0.46in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"> - <SDFIELD TYPE=PAGE SUBTYPE=RANDOM FORMAT=PAGE>3</SDFIELD></P> - <P STYLE="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 100%"><BR> - </P> -</DIV> -</BODY> -</HTML>
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