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The Rabbit

The document provides reading guidance for the book "The Rabbit Listened" by Cori Doerrfeld. It includes instructions for introducing the book, engaging students before and during reading through discussions of the illustrations and text, and reflecting on the story after reading. The key point is that the rabbit is able to help the main character Taylor feel better when no other animal can, because the rabbit simply listens quietly and stays by his side without trying to fix the problem or distract from his sadness.

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The Rabbit

The document provides reading guidance for the book "The Rabbit Listened" by Cori Doerrfeld. It includes instructions for introducing the book, engaging students before and during reading through discussions of the illustrations and text, and reflecting on the story after reading. The key point is that the rabbit is able to help the main character Taylor feel better when no other animal can, because the rabbit simply listens quietly and stays by his side without trying to fix the problem or distract from his sadness.

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The

Rabbit Listened
Written and Illustrated
by Cori Doerrfeld
Reading Roundup
Partners

Introduction
Gather the students
around you so that they are
able to see the illustrations of the book.
Most classrooms will have an area rug
defining this space. Introduce yourself and
tell the students that you are excited to share
The Rabbit Listened, written and illustrated
by Cori Doerrfeld.
Before Reading
Think for a moment about someone you know who was sad. Were you able to help
them feel better? Think about what you did to help them.You may decide to tell
your personal story about helping someone when they were sad or upset.
Note: The Rabbit Listened is a powerful story of compassion, empathy,
and friendship. Due to the limited amount of text, consider reading the
book in its entirety without interruption before re-reading interactively.
• Now that we’ve listened carefully to the words, let’s read the
story again, paying attention to the illustrations. As you
look closely at the pictures, ask yourself what the
pictures and the words are telling us about
what’s happening.
During Reading
• Begin reading the book by starting
on the title page. Hold the book so that students
are able to see the illustrations. Give plenty of time
for students to “read” and think about the pictures.
Continue to read through page 9.

• Page 9 – T/T - Look at the illustration of Taylor. Turn and talk to


your partner about what you think he might be thinking or saying
to himself. (I worked so hard and I was so proud of my work. Now it’s
ruined! I can’t believe this happened. I don’t know what to do now….)
Continue reading through page 23.

• Page 23 - P - Were the animals able to help Taylor? Why or why not?
(The animals wanted to help, but they didn’t know how. They tried to help by suggesting
what they would do if they were upset.)

• Continue reading the rest of the story making sure students have time to “read” the
illustrations .

After Reading
• T/T – What did the rabbit do differently than the other animals? Why was the rabbit able
to help Taylor when the other animals were not? (The rabbit was quiet and stayed with
Taylor until he felt better. The rabbit didn’t try to “fix” Taylor. He was just there for him no
matter what. Without saying a word, by only listening and staying close, the rabbit helped
Taylor.)

Remember that sometimes just listening is the best thing we can do for someone who
is unhappy.

Background Knowledge
Each animal in the story tries to help by doing what comes naturally for them.

• Chicken – makes lots of noise


• Bear – becomes angry

WORD • Elephant – remembers the way things were


• Hyena – laughs

WAGON • Ostrich – buries its head


• Kangaroo – puts things in its pouch
•Snake – treats others badly

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