Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to improve your reading skills by practicing comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking.
Materials and Prep
- One of your favorite books or a short story
- Paper and pencil
No prior knowledge needed, just bring your enthusiasm for reading!
Activities
- Character Sketch: Choose a character from the story and draw what you think they look like. Write a short paragraph describing their personality.
- Vocabulary Hunt: Find 5 new words from the story. Write them down and create sentences using each word.
- Story Sequencing: Write down the main events of the story in order. Then, try to summarize the story in just 5 sentences.
Talking Points
- Understanding Characters: Characters are like people in a story. They have feelings, thoughts, and actions. What do you think the main character in our story is feeling right now?
- Exploring New Words: When we come across new words, it's like discovering treasures. Can you share with me one new word you found today and its meaning?
- Summarizing the Story: Summarizing means telling the main parts of the story in a shorter way. Can you tell me what happened at the beginning, middle, and end of our story?