Kevin the Carrot faces a "titanic battle" against the evil parsnip, Pascal, to rescue his family in a fairytale-style adventure, ultimately succeeding thanks to his fatherly instincts.
Teaching Ideas
- Retell the story as a 3rd person narrative.
- Write setting descriptions for the opening scene and interior shots.
- Rewrite the story as a news report.
- Write the dialogue between Kevin and Pascal Parsnip.
- Write a short passage of rhyme in the style of the narration.
- Create your own stories based on one of the characters below.
- Write the backstory to Pascal. How did he become so wicked?
- Write an interview with Kevin's wife and children. What was it like to go through the ordeal?
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