Henry and Mudge is the first story in a classic easy reader series about young Henry and his dog, Mudge. This book is a great way to introduce key lessons to young students, including character mapping, making connections, vocabulary words, and plot. Including storyboards with these activities will enhance comprehension through the visual nature of storyboarding!
Henry and Mudge The First Book by Cynthia Rylant - Vocabulary
Storyboard Text
WORRY
STREAM
"Mudge!"
LONELY
"He whined a little without Henry. Then he lay down, alone without Henry. He missed Henry's bed."
(V.) something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness"When he walked he used to worry about tornadoes, ghosts, biting dogs, and bullies."
(N.) a small, narrow river"The birds flew past as he stood beside a stream, calling and calling."
(Adj.) sad because one has no friends or company"And Mudge woke up from his lonely sleep, then came running."