Ferdinand

The
Story of Ferdinand
Munro Leaf
Drawings by Robert Lawson
A Study Guide
Written by Garrett Christopher
THE STORY OF FERDINAND
TABLE OF CONTENTS
For the Teacher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Suggestions For Using Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Author / Background Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Pre-Reading Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Word Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Understanding the Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7
Understanding Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Story Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Extension Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 13
Follow-Up Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Suggestions For Further Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Answer Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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THE STORY OF FERDINAND
For the Teacher
This reproducible Little Novel-Ties study guide consists of activities to use in

conjunction with the book The Story of Ferdinand. The picture book and its
corresponding guide can become an important element in your whole language reading
program. The guide contains a synopsis; background information on the author and
illustrator; suggested pre-reading activities; exercises that focus on vocabulary; visual
literacy, story comprehension, and critical thinking skills; and extension activities that
link the story to other curriculum areas.
Suggestions For Using Activities
Pre-Reading Activities – Before You Read
These activities are designed to activate children’s prior knowledge and build
concepts or background information. They will motivate children to read and help them
to understand the story better. Children can discuss answers to the questions with a
partner, in a small cooperative learning group, or with the entire class.
Word Study – Full of Action
This page presents examples and brief instructional material on verbs, called
“action words.” After locating the action words in three sentences, children supply the
missing verb in five sentences that relate to the story. Then children write several
original sentences and circle the action word in each.
Understanding the Story – Story Questions, Picture Questions
The Story Questions include a number of literal, inferential and evaluative

questions that help children focus on major story elements. The Picture Questions help
children draw inferences from the illustrations. Depending upon the level of the group,
you may wish to have children respond orally or in writing.
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Pre-Reading Activities THE STORY OF FERDINAND
BEFORE YOU READ
1. Read the book title.

Then look at the picture on the cover.
Who is Ferdinand?
2. This story takes place in Spain, a country in Europe.

Look at the pictures in the book.
What clues can you find that the story takes place long ago?
3. Ferdinand is a bull.
What words can you think of to tell about bulls?
Make a list.
Share it with a partner.
4. In this story, Ferdinand finds something that makes him

happy.
Draw a picture.
Show something that makes you happy.
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Understanding the Story THE STORY OF FERDINAND
STORY QUESTIONS
1. How is Ferdinand different from all the other little bulls?
2. Where would you look first if you wanted to find Ferdinand?
3. Why does Ferdinand’s mother begin to worry? Why does she

change her mind?
4. What do all the other young bulls dream about? What do

they do to make this dream come true?
5. What kind of bull do the men want?
6. Why do the men pick Ferdinand?
7. The Banderilleros, the Picadores and the Matador all have

different jobs in a bull fight. What does each do?
8. What happens when Ferdinand enters the ring? Why does he

refuse to fight?
9. How might the story change if a bee had stung Ferdinand

when he was in the middle of the bull ring?
10. Have you ever known someone like Ferdinand who didn’t act
like everyone else? What was this person like? Was this
person happy?
11. Do you think this story has a lesson to think about? Explain
your answer.
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For the Teacher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Little Novel-Ties® are printed on recycled paper.

Copyright © 1991 by LEARNING LINKS

For the Teacher

This reproducible Little Novel-Ties study guide consists of activities to use in

Suggestions For Using Activities

Pre-Reading Activities – Before You Read

Word Study – Full of Action

Understanding the Story – Story Questions, Picture Questions

The Story Questions include a number of literal, inferential and evaluative

BEFORE YOU READ

1. Read the book title.

2. This story takes place in Spain, a country in Europe.

4. In this story, Ferdinand finds something that makes him

1. How is Ferdinand different from all the other little bulls?

2. Where would you look first if you wanted to find Ferdinand?

3. Why does Ferdinand’s mother begin to worry? Why does she

4. What do all the other young bulls dream about? What do

5. What kind of bull do the men want?

6. Why do the men pick Ferdinand?

7. The Banderilleros, the Picadores and the Matador all have

8. What happens when Ferdinand enters the ring? Why does he

9. How might the story change if a bee had stung Ferdinand

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