Hunt Down on Hank

Introduction

You are going on a scavneger hunt to learn more about Hank the Cowdog: The Case of the Halloween Ghost.

Task

Surf the links on the next page to find answers to the questions.Number and record your responses on a separate sheet of paper. Be sure to use complete sentences and correct punctuation.

Process

1. What is the name of Bob Wills' hometown? How did the town get its name?

2. What instrument did Bob Wills play at his first public appearance? (HINT: read the first four paragraphs.)

3. Watch the video and then explain why you think the author chose Bob Wills as the famous 'sanger' in the Hank the Cowdog books. How did Oklahoma play a role in Bob Wills becoming famous?

4. Do we have turkey vultures in Oklahoma? How do you know? Do 'buzzards' have anything to brag about? Why or why not? (HINT: some information is found in pictures or illustrations not just words.)

5. What inspired John Erickson to write the Hank series? (HINT: read about his life before he started writing.)

6. How many Hank the Cowdog books have been published so far? Talk to Hank by clicking on the link. Use only your first name. Write a message.

Conclusion

The Big Question

Pretend your idea was chosen as the winner of a contest for a new Hank book. What is the story about?(who, what, where) What would the title of the book be? (Your response needs to be at least four sentences.)

Credits