An Online Author's Study Activity on Rolando Merino

Dropin # 5

Carla Ramdat                    

SLM 521

October , 2004

Audience~ Pre-Kindergarten-Kindergarten Students

Introduction  Here is a website for students to read books for an author’s study on Rolando Merino. This could be done as part of a Hispanic Heritage Month activity or anytime during the year.

Information You will be reading 3 books by the author Rolando Merino. After reading the books, you will do the activities listed below.

Please note that you may need an adult or an upper grade level helper.

Activities

1. Click here and read These Are The Letters of The Alphabet by Rolando Merino.

Look at the animals below from the story.
Write the beginning letter of each animal.

2. Click on the link written below and read this book online

http://www.magickeys.com/books/zoo/index.html Animals You Can See at The Zoo  by Rolando Merino

What is the author writing about in this book?  
Draw a picture or tell someone about your favorite animal in the story.

3. Click here and read Rolando Merino's story about counting.



How many bunnies are eating carrots?

How many bunnies are sitting on a log?

How many bunnies are taking a bath?

There are 7 bunnies_____________________________.

There are 2 bunnies ______________________________.

4. Did you like the books by this author? Which book was your favorite one?