Tutor Resources

Henry and Mudge Sparkle Days

Use some or all of these activities or questions to explore and discuss the story

A Story Map
Title...Characters...Setting...Topic...First...Then...Finally (the end)


Identify Characteristics of Henry and Mudge:

Henry:
persistent (keeps looking for snow)
excited (page 8 jumping up and down)
happy (smiles on faces)
silly (running in circles, page 14)
frustrated (when Mudge messed up angel)
tired (fell asleep)

Mudge:
doesn't like strangers (page 12)
protective (barked)
friendly (wagged tail)
sorry (wagged tail when Henry threw snowball at him)
tired (fell asleep)

Setting (time and place)
Find these places in the story where we can find setting evidence:
snow winter morning (page 6,8)
evening(7)
outside (various)

Discussion/comprehension questions by Chapter:

Chapter 1: 

Why do Henry and Mudge love winter? (They love snow, playing in snow)

Why does Mudge bark at Henry (he doesn't recognize Henry in his winter clothes)

Why did Henry throw a snowball at Mudge?  (Mudge messed up his snow angels)

Why did Henry and Mudge fall asleep (They played outside for four hours)

What sparkles in this chapter? (snow)

Chapter 2.

What is your favorite thing about special holidays you celebrate with your family or friends?

What sparkles in this chapter of the story (Christmas lights)

Why do you think Henry's Mother gives away a lot of the cookies that she and Henry make?

Why does Henry think that his dad "dressing" the turkey is funny?

Why was Mudge crying?

Chapter 3

What sparkles in this chapter (snow, stars, firelight)

Why did Henry and his parents make wishes? (shooting star)

What did they wish for?

How do you think Henry felt in this story?  Why?