Fables and Stories: Supplemental Guide 9A | The Tale of Peter Rabbit 151Thief
- In today’s tale you will hear Mr. McGregor call out, “Stop thief!”
- Say the word thief with me three times.
- A thief is someone who steals.
- The police caught the jewelry thief.
- Who do you think Mr. McGregor is talking to when he calls out, “Stop
thief!”? What do you think the thief stole?
Purpose for Listening
Remind students that the title of this story is “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,”
written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. Tell students to listen carefully to
the adventures of Peter Rabbit.
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
Demonstrate familiarity with “The Tale of Peter Rabbit”
Describe the characters, setting, and plot of “The Tale of Peter
Rabbit”