👑 WALT: We Are Learning To understand the story and characters

Success Criteria: I can answer questions about the story and explain the King's problem.

1. What is the King's main problem in the story?

His crown is too heavy

His socks have holes in them

He can't find his shoes

His castle is too cold

2. How does the King feel about his holey socks? (Check all that apply)

Embarrassed

Frustrated

Happy

Worried

3. Who tries to help the King solve his problem?

4. Complete this sentence from the story:

The King looked down at his feet and saw ___________________ poking through the holes in his socks.

🧦 WALT: We Are Learning To think critically about solutions

Success Criteria: I can suggest solutions and explain my thinking.

5. What would you do if you were the King's helper? Explain your solution.

6. Why do you think the King didn't just buy new socks? Give two reasons.

Reason 1: ___________________________________________

Reason 2: ___________________________________________

7. Draw what the King's feet looked like with the holey socks.

⭐ Extension Activities

8. For Advanced Learners: Write a different ending to the story where the King finds a creative solution.

9. Differentiation Option: Match the problem with the best solution.

Holes in socks

Cold feet

Dirty socks

Wash them

Wear slippers

Mend or replace them

King's Sock Hole Activity

King's Sock Hole Activity

👑 WALT: We Are Learning To understand the story and characters

🧦 WALT: We Are Learning To think critically about solutions

⭐ Extension Activities

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