The plot in the movie is a little different from the book. This study guide consists of approximately 16 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of stone fox. Students will find it necessary to read the book thoroughly and carefully in order. Goodreads members who liked stone fox top secret also liked.
Stone fox is a childrens novella by john reynolds gardiner. John reynolds gardiners classic actionpacked adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. Based on a rocky mountain legend, stone fox tells the story of little willy, who lives with his grandfather in wyoming. Featured content includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay topics, and key themes like sacrifice as declarations of devotion and.
The relationship little willy had with searchlight was similar to that of. The lips are black and the teeth meet in a scissors bite. How to play and assembly instructions are included. The plot of the movie the sword in the stone is that the king of the land died, without a king the land would be plagued with war. The protagonist of stone fox is a very likeable tenyearold boy, willy, who lives on a small. Stone fox by john reynolds gardiner activity sheets attached movie. The book is full of details about the boy and his dog, it gives great insight into the way people live that may not be as affluent as others.
Students love to create a movie poster for the novel, stone fox. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the synopsis submission guide. Give information about the plot but dont give away the ending. Word list includes willy, grandfather, samoyeds, sled, potato, harmonica, winter, wyoming, and searchlight. The movie was filmed at fort edmonton park, fox drive. Chapter 7 the meeting little willy wants to be in a race. This page contains questions, worksheets, lessons, puzzles, and activities to go along with john reynolds gardiners book, stone fox. Stone fox literature unit 57 pages from kathleen and mande on ends on on 1242014 this common core aligned literature unit has everything you need for your stone fox novel study. Willys major opponent is the native american stone fox who races his team of malamutes each year and inevitably wins, using the prize money to buy back land he feels the white settlers have stolen from his people.
Stone fox by john reynolds gardiner, greg hargreaves. The short childrens novel tells the story of little willy, a young boy. Willy will enter into a dog sled race to get the money. When grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure. Included on the 1980 new york times notable books of the year listing, stone fox sold millions of copies and was even adapted into a television show in 1987.
This is a wonderful activity to do between reading the book and watching. Stone fox, a harper trophy book by john reynolds gardiner, opens with a ten year old boy, willy, on a potato farm in. Willy continues to take care of his grandfather while still attending school. The relationship little willy had with searchlight was similar to that of winndixie and opal. The legs are solid and the feet are flat and covered with hair. Stone fox also leaves willy a puppy after the death of searchlight, who is named morgan in the film. The protagonist of stone fox is a very likeable tenyearold boy, willy, who lives on a small farm in the state of wyoming. Published in 1980, john reynolds gardiners debut childrens novel, stone fox is a beloved childrens story. Stone fox was acclaimed and very popular when it was published in 1980.
Reading practice, recorded voice, literacy skills, vocabulary practice. Willy and his brave dog searchlight must face off against experienced racers, including a native american man named stone fox, who has never lost a race. Grandpa, instead of losing the desire to live, suffers a stroke, and willy has to win the race to save his grandpas cattle ranch. Little willy the protagonist of the book, he lives with his grandfather in a potato farm in jackson, wyoming, united states. Stone fox stone fox is a 1980 childrens novel by john reynolds gardiner. Stone fox i recommend the book because it is a adventure. Stone fox is a 1980 childrens novel by john reynolds gardiner. Stone fox whole book test by margaret whisnant tpt. Finally when he got there she was making a fuss about his taxes. Exciting and heartwarming, this novel has sold millions of copies and was named a new york times outstanding childrens book. The childrens book stone fox, by john reynolds gardiner, is the adventurous story of a 10yearold boy named willy who needs to save his sick grandfathers. Their only hope is the prize money from the national dogsled race. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
May 18, 2010 john reynolds gardiners classic actionpacked adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. Willys grandfather is always playing pranks on him. After completing this webquest you will understand more about stone fox. The author of a number of childrens books, including general butterfingers and top secret, john reynolds gardiner got the idea for his story. This 28page guide for stone fox by john reynolds gardiner includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 10 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. According to legend, whoever pulled the sword from the stone.
It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. He needed the paper version as they will be using for school. My grandson had to read the stone fox for his summer reading project. I watched the movie it was really sad and i read the. It sold three million copies and was turned into a television movie starring buddy ebsen, joey cramer, and gordon tootoosis and directed by harvey hart in 1987. Mar 27, 2020 a race against timelittle willys grandfather is sick, and its up to willy to save their farm from tax collectors. Stone fox stone fox is the competitive racer and he is the man who beats everyone every single year in the races other facts good quotes by the character a good quote by the character is ill win. The reason i picked this quote is because it is when little willy and searchlight. This stone fox plot frame lesson plan is suitable for 5th grade. Little willy was worried about his grandfather so he went to doc smith, but before he got there he remembered what grandfather said, if theres a will theres a way. A novel teaching pack by margaret whisnant sample pages stone fox by john reynolds gardiner.
This was actually considered to be his best novel, in spite of later books he published. Stone fox by john reynolds gardiner stone fox whole book test this 33question multiple choice quiz covers the whole book and checks for basic factual knowledge of the books plot, events, character, settings, etc. Materials for language teaching at rudolf steiner waldorf schools stone fox by john reynolds gardiner edition waldorf, stuttgart 20 isbn 9783940606969 extra materials for teachers by peter morris version 1 april 2014 some ideas for working with the exercises an introduction to working with these exercises and the book in general. As i read this book, i was constantly reminded of another book i read called because of winndixie. Some of the dogs in stone fox have a black, brown, or liver colored nose.
My oldest grandson philip age 10, the same age as willy, the protagonist of this very short kids chapter book is an avid reader who. You will learn more about the characters, setting and plot of the book by finding out more about the early 1900s when the book took place. The book came two days after ordering and he started reading it right away. Vocabulary and comprehension of chapters of stone fox. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. This is a wonderful activity to do between reading the book and watching the movie. Stone fox book test copy test for the book stone fox. Illustrated by greg hargreaves new providence school. The stone fox progeny press study guide by progeny press stone fox is the adventurous story of willy, who lives with his suddenly illgrandfather. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy.
Stone fox makes a line on the ground with his boot, takes out his rifle, and warns that if any other racers cross the line, hell shoot. Students must complete a book summary page as well. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. I watched the movie it was really sad and i read the book. It tells the story of willy and how he must try to save his grandfathers farm. Little willy is using his college money to be in the race. After reading the chapter book stone fox, they students describe the plot framework through use of a worksheet. I used to roll my eyes and laugh when my mom cried at emotional stories. The book has been named as a notable book of the year by the new york times and it was included in a list of the top one hundred books for. You are going to learn and investigate what it would have been like to live in the book stone fox. Stone fox by john reynolds gardiner is a fictional story based on a rocky mountain legend. Home faq about log in subscribe now 30day free trial. Fifth graders recall the major plot points of a chapter book. Stone fox is a childrens novel which was the first novel written by john gardiner.
Stone fox story elements by jeremy lingenfelter on prezi. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past. Find books like stone fox top secret from the worlds largest community of readers. The dogsled race is coming up soon, and he needs a poster to advertise the big day. It is about a boy named willy and his grandfather is sick. The ears are shaped like a triangle and slightly rounded at the tips. Little willy is determined to win the national dogsled racethe prize money would save the farm and his grandfather. Stone fox by john reynolds gardiner stone fox whole book test this 33question multiple choice quiz covers the whole book and checks for basic factual knowledge of the book s plot, events, character, settings, etc. Stone fox feels sad about it and gives little willy a dog of his own. This works best for me with a classroom set of the book, but it can also be done as a read aloud. But he isnt the only one who desperately wants to win. Stone fox, a harper trophy book by john reynolds gardiner, opens with a ten year old boy, willy, on a potato farm in wyoming. In a moving end, stone fox understands that willy and searchlight are the true winners and allows willy to carry searchlight across the finish line and collect the prize.
This twopage comprehension sheet has questions about the book stone fox. Stone fox cumulative project choose one project from each column a race poster race course triarama book cover b alternate ending newspaper article time line research iditarod column a race poster mayor smith needs your help. These stone fox cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning about the characters and plot developments of the book. In the childrens book stone fox by john reynolds gardiner, 10yearold protagonist willy takes on adult responsibilities when his grandfather falls into a deep depression. Stone fox by john reynolds gardiner chapter 1 before you read the chapter. When the state of wyoming threatens to take his grandfathers farm, willy enters a dog sled race hoping to win enough money to pay the taxes. Doc smith had snow white hair and wore a long black dress. Students will read the book stone fox about a dog, a boy, and their friendship. Her skin was tan and her face was covered with wrinkles.
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