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Episode 2 – Motives, Emotions, and Choices
Episode 2 focuses on social-emotional learning as students explore character emotions, motivations, and decision-making. Through structured listening activities, students analyze cause-and-effect relationships, make inferences about character feelings, and practice responsible decision-making using real-life scenarios from the story. Writing prompts and discussion questions encourage empathy, reflection, and emotional awareness while strengthening reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.
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Materials
Educator Notes ( LOG IN or CREATE ACCOUNT )For educators.
Case Files ( LOG IN or CREATE ACCOUNT )For students.
Script ( LOG IN or CREATE ACCOUNT )Used to complete activities.
Additional Episodes
- Episode 5 – Wrapping Up the Mystery & Student Podcasts
- Episode 4 – Character Traits & Interactions
- Episode 3 – Setting & STEM on the Ranch
- Episode 1 – Lost in the Dark Unchanted Forest: Ranch Security Begins
- Trailer: Hank the Cowdog
Standards
Ag Literacy: E1


