Get Down Bad Cat: A Decodable Graphic Novel
#3 of 30 in Bad Kitty Series
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What’s inside...
Build confidence and success in your beginning readers with this decodable graphic novel about the adventure of Super Billy and Super Matt. They will find out how the two super hero kids, one with a physical disability, capture Bad Cat as they get phonics practice decoding short vowel words. This book is perfect for kindergarten, first grade, special education, ELL or homeschool students. The short Vowel CVC and VC words are reviewed at the end of the book.
Discussion points
What do you think Bad Cat feels when he gets into trouble?
Can you think of a time when you made a mistake like Bad Cat? What did you learn from it?
Why do you think it's important for Bad Cat to listen to his friends?
What would you do if you were Bad Cat's friend?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their own feelings about the situations in the book, relating them to their experiences.
Discuss the importance of friendship and listening, which are central themes in the book.
Ask your child how they would solve problems similar to what Bad Cat faces, fostering problem-solving skills.
Use expressions and voice modulation to make the discussion lively and engaging, mirroring the graphic novel’s dynamic style.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In the story, the character of Bad Cat learns the importance of being responsible for its actions when it creates chaos around the house.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking responsibility for their own actions, such as cleaning up after playtime or admitting mistakes.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Bad Cat learns to understand and share the feelings of other pets when it realizes the trouble it causes them.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to be considerate of others' feelings and perspectives, fostering a caring attitude towards friends and family.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the novel, Bad Cat encounters various challenges and learns to come up with constructive solutions.
Real-World Application: Children learn to approach obstacles in their lives creatively, enhancing their ability to think critically and solve problems effectively.
Example Lesson: Cooperation
Explanation: Bad Cat learns the value of working together with other pets to fix the problems it has caused.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to collaborate with others and understand the benefits of teamwork in school projects or family tasks.
Example Lesson: Consequences of Actions
Explanation: As Bad Cat sees the results of its misbehavior, it grasps the concept that actions have consequences.
Real-World Application: Kids are taught that their actions impact others, helping them make thoughtful decisions in their daily interactions.