There are no grudges to be had with these Sour Grape activities! The a–peel for young readers is how fun it is to think through character traits, vocabulary, and themes. Parents and educators are also grape-ful for the social-emotional activities that help readers problem-solve common interpersonal scenarios. 

Using the included ELA and SEL activities, students will be able to:

• Character Craftivity: Make the Sour Grape.
• Complete a directed drawing of the Sour Grape.
• Design different grape characters based on emotions.
• Write sentences with story vocabulary.
• Draw and define story vocabulary.
• Match synonyms from the story.
• Determine the cause and effect.
• Determine character traits of the Sour Grape.
• Answer reading comprehension questions.
• Write about the story’s lesson.
• Complete a ‘grapeful’ craftivity.
• Apply Writing Skills with included writing templates and prompts.
• Practice Reading Comprehension with included discussion questions for the beginning, middle, and end of the book.
• Engage in Social Skills with included whole group prompts and activities.
• Develop Fine Motor Skills with included coloring, tracing, cutting, and gluing activities.
• Create an invitation for the Sour Grape’s party.
• Use digital tools to design an invitation. 
• Problem-solve how to respond in social situations that can feel challenging. 

Engage your readers with a bunch of no-prep book activities when you read The Sour Grape with Novel Effect. They’re perfect for bunches of read-aloud fun and learning while exploring literacy and social emotional skills. 

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💙 The Sour Grape soundscape is ripe with live instruments that create a folksy, vibrant sound. Keep your ears peeled for banjo, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drum kit, and cello! In addition to funk and prog rock, the music also features some sour, sassy cues. Remember to read-aloud all of your favorite food group characters in our Jory John Collection. 

About the Book

The Sour Grape holds a grudge for every raisin under the sun. When a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape, she realizes how unfair grudges can be. Can forgiveness and empathy turn a sour grape into a sweet one?  

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