Several themes are present in the book. Students can pick a theme to explore and should support their choice with specific details or events from the text. One prominent theme is friendship. Kate and Cocoa have a very strong bond, and the story shares their adventures together.
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa are very good friends. Cowgirl Kate shows friendship by taking really good care of Cocoa and feeding him whenever he is hungry.
Cocoa shows friendship to Kate by being there for her. He helps her count the cows and sings her a lullaby when she cannot sleep.
Other themes that can be explored are: responsibility, love of animals, and farming.
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Student Instructions
Create a storyboard that identifies a theme in Cowgirl Kate. Illustrate examples and write a short description below each cell.