Written by: Lois G. Grambling

Illustrated by: H.B. Lewis

Web lesson designed by Nathan Grotrian and Marc Walter

Intended for 1st and 2nd grade readers

BOOK SUMMARY

Most kids who ask their parents for a pet have a dog or a cat in mind, but the child in this story wants nothing less than a stegosaurus. He tells his mother the benefits of having such a monster for a companion. He tells her these things because he has been sitting on an egg in the woods and now it's starting to crack open.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lois G. Grambling has given out many Halloween treats over the years and has always been especially generous to the smiling T. Rexes who, she says, have never ever frightened her! She has written numerous award-winning books, including Can I Have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!?, illustrated by H. B. Lewis; The Witch Who Wanted to be a Princess, a illustrated by Judy Love; and Daddy Will be There, illustrated by Walter G. Kessell. Ms. Grambling lives in upstate New York with her husband, Arthur.

Fun Fact:  It was a woman who discovered the first dinosaur. This is really a fun fact to share with both boys and girls.  She gave this unusual fossil to her husband and they discovered what they thought was a giant lizard. They named it Iguanodon because it appeared similar in structure to an iguana.  It was a while before it was realized that it was not just a lizard but an animal that had lived on Earth millions and millions of years ago. 

Complete the following activities, in order they are listed, to help explore and expand the book, Can I Have A Stegosaurus Mom? Can I!? Please!?

MATERIALS NEEDED

    * Copy of Lois Grambling's Can I Have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!?

     * Computer with internet capability

     * Printer

     * Paper

     * Pencils

     * Crayons/Markers

     * Scissors

     * Glue

     * Fun Foam

     * Potting Soil

     * Pasta

     * Zip Lock Bag

     * Paper Plates

     * Foam Brush

BEFORE YOU READ

   Activity #1

            Print out the activity sheet and follow the directions. This is a stegosaurus activity, just follow-the-directions that are on the worksheet.

    Activity #2

        Print out the dinosaur of your choice and color them any way they want.

DURING READING

    Activity #3

        Now read the story t but before you read print off this vocabulary worksheet. Listen as you read the story and when the vocabulary words come up write them down and write what the definition might be.

            When you are finished reading visit this dictionary website to finish the worksheet.

            Now that the definitions have been found finish the worksheet by writing sentences using the vocabulary words.

    Activity #4

            Use your own sheet of paper and divide it into two columns. On one side write down activities that the boy did with his stegosaurus. On the other side of the paper write down activities that you would do if you had your own stegosaurus.

POST-READING

       Activity #5

        Make your own dinosaur fossil. Create your own fossil from pasta and potting soil. Just simply print off the instructions and use the materials needed to create your very own fossil.

   Activity #6

           Make your own 3-D dinosaur. Trace the stegosaurus onto a sheet of fun foam and create a fun 3-D toy. Just follow the directions on the website to create a fun dinosaur.

ASSESSMENT

    Print of the rubric for your project and turn it in with your activities.

    Make sure your name is on everything.

    You should have 6 activities to turn in.