Thimbletack

• Literal questions (retrieval) – What is this Brownie’s name? Where does he live? What did he use to make his pants?
• Would you like to meet Thimbletack? Why?
• Do you think there are other Brownies like him? Do they live in groups?
• What do you think he eats? What makes you think this?
• Why isn’t he wearing any shoes?
• How do you think he walks? Show me.
• Describe Thimbletack in three words.
• Teach – noun phrases, similes, active vs. passive voice

‘Common House Brownie’ from
‘Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You’

Illustration by Tony DiTerlizzi
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