


Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. Mouse, all inspired by the author's hope to create appealing books for boys and girls-and by the sight of her son playing with toy cars.īeverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. This fun story is the first of a trilogy, along with Runaway Ralph and Ralph S. The Mouse and the Motorcycle is perfect for independent reading or for shared reading at home or in a classroom. This timeless classic now features a foreword written by New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself. Whether dodging a rowdy terrier or keeping his nosy cousins away from his new wheels, Ralph has a lot going on! And with a pal like Keith always looking out for him, there's nothing this little mouse can't handle. But with all this freedom (and speed!) come a lot of obstacles.

So when Keith leaves the bike unattended in his room one day, Ralph makes his move. When the ever-curious Ralph spots Keith's red toy motorcycle, he vows to ride it.

If you are looking to extend your students' knowledge without much planning, this guide will be great for your classroom.In this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary, a young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy and his shiny toy motorcycle check in to the Mountain View Inn. The comprehension activities focus on analyzing the main characters, comparing the characters’ traits, plot elements, inferencing, deeper discussion, connecting to the text, predictions, and questioning of the story elements. This resource is an ideal addition to any 3rd-5th grade The Mouse and the Motorcycle book study. Students respond to each of the comprehension questions in their own packet that culminate into a booklet. It includes comprehension questions and answers. The Mouse and the Motorcycle activities in this book study will make using this amazing book even easier! The packet is filled with reading and writing activities.
