Month and Theme: February/March: Consequences
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Title: Juan Bobo Goes To Work A Puerto Rican Folktale
Author: Marisa Montes
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN:0-688-16233-9
Social Skill Link: Consequences L.O. 3, 4
Multicultural Link: Puerto Rican folk tale
Book Summary
Juan Bobo can't seem to get anything right. Sent off by his mother to find work, he causes one
disaster after another and manages to lose or destroy his payment in a variety of amusing ways.
As luck would have it, one of the boy's misadventures brings laughter to the rich man's
daughter, and Juan at last receives compensation that he can hold on to.
Goals and Objectives
TSW apologize for their mistakes.
TSW accept consequences with a good attitude.
Month and Theme: February/March: Consequences
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Introduction (Hook) – Focus Questions (1-2)
1. We all make mistakes. Tell a mistake you made that made people laugh.
Discussion Questions (3-5)
1. What words or actions did Juan Bobo use to apologize for his mistakes?
2. How do we know that Juan Bobo is a hard worker?
3. Why does the rich man make sure that every Sunday Juan Bobo and his mother have a
plump, tender ham to eat?
Reflection