Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand and answer questions about a story you read.

Materials and Prep

• Storybook or reading material
• Paper and pencil
• Quiet reading area

Before we start, make sure to find a comfortable spot to read and have your paper and pencil ready to jot down notes.

Activities

• Read Aloud: Choose a story from your bookshelf and read it aloud. Pay attention to the characters, setting, and plot.
• Question Time: After reading, write down three questions about the story. For example, "Who was the main character?" or "Where did the story take place?"
• Draw and Describe: Pick a scene from the story and draw it on the paper. Then, write a short description of what is happening in the picture.

Talking Points

• Characters: "Who are the main characters in the story? Characters are the people or animals in the story that do things and talk to each other."
• Setting: "Where does the story take place? The setting is like the background of a movie, it's where the story happens."
• Plot: "What happens in the story? The plot is the series of events that make up the story."
• Questions: "Why is it important to ask questions about a story? Questions help us understand the story better and think more about what we read."