Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and comprehend a camping story set by the ocean.
Materials and Prep
- A camping storybook set by the ocean
- A notebook or paper
- A pencil or pen
Activities
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Read the camping storybook together with an adult or independently.
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After reading, write down three new vocabulary words you learned from the story and their definitions in your notebook.
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Draw a picture of your favorite scene from the story and write a short paragraph describing why you liked it.
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Share your picture and paragraph with an adult or another family member.
Third Grade Talking Points
- "Today, we will be reading a camping story set by the ocean. Can you think of any camping trips you have been on or stories you have read about camping?"
- "When we read, it's important to pay attention to new words we come across. Let's make a list of three new vocabulary words from the story and write down their meanings."
- "After reading the story, we can use our imagination to create a picture of our favorite scene. Let's draw it and write a short paragraph describing why we liked it."
- "Sharing our work with others is a great way to express ourselves. Let's share our picture and paragraph with an adult or another family member, and listen to their feedback."