Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and discuss key elements of a Halloween-themed story.
Materials and Prep
- Halloween-themed storybook
- Pen or pencil
- Blank paper or notebook
Activities
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Read a Halloween-themed story together with your parent or guardian.
While reading, pay attention to the characters, setting, and events in the story.
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After reading, discuss the story with your parent or guardian. Talk about your favorite parts, the characters you liked, and what you learned from the story.
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Using the blank paper or notebook, draw a picture of your favorite scene from the story.
Write a sentence or two describing the scene and why you liked it.
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Share your drawing and description with your parent or guardian.
Explain why you chose that particular scene and what made it special to you.
Transitional-Kindergarten Grade Talking Points
- "Today, we are going to read a special story about Halloween. Halloween is a holiday where people dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating."
- "When we read the story, pay attention to the characters. Characters are the people or animals in a story. Who do you think will be in our Halloween story?"
- "We will also learn about the setting of the story. The setting is where and when the story takes place. Do you think the story will happen in a spooky haunted house or a bright pumpkin patch?"
- "After we finish reading, we will talk about our favorite parts. What do you think will be your favorite part of the story?"
- "Let's use our creativity to draw a picture of our favorite scene from the story. You can use colors and shapes to make it look special. Don't forget to write a sentence or two describing the scene!"
- "Lastly, we will share our drawings and descriptions with each other. It will be fun to see what everyone liked about the story and why."