Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a creative story about Humpty Dumpty having a great fall.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Pencils or crayons
No specific preparation is required for this lesson.
Activities
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Read or recite the nursery rhyme "Humpty Dumpty" together.
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Discuss with the student what they think happened to Humpty Dumpty after his fall. Encourage them to use their imagination and come up with creative ideas.
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Have the student write a story about Humpty Dumpty's adventures after his fall. They can include new characters, settings, and challenges that Humpty Dumpty encounters.
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After the student finishes writing their story, encourage them to illustrate it with drawings.
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Once the story and illustrations are complete, have the student share their work with you or other family members.
First Grade Talking Points
- "Humpty Dumpty is a character from a nursery rhyme. Do you know what a nursery rhyme is? It's a short poem or song for young children."
- "Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. What do you think happened to him after he fell off the wall?"
- "In this activity, you get to use your imagination and create your own story about Humpty Dumpty's adventures after his fall. What new characters or places can you include in your story?"
- "Remember to include a beginning, middle, and end in your story. This helps the reader understand what happens in the story."
- "Once you finish writing your story, you can add illustrations to make it even more interesting. Draw pictures of Humpty Dumpty and the other characters or places in your story."
- "When you're done, you can share your story with me or others. It's always fun to hear what creative ideas you come up with!"