Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and understand a story about a farm field trip.

Materials and Prep

• A book about farm animals or a farm field trip

Activities

• Read the book about farm animals or the farm field trip together
• Discuss the different animals and objects you see in the book
• Ask questions to check for comprehension
• Encourage the student to retell the story in their own words
• Have the student draw a picture of their favorite part of the story

First Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to read a story about a farm field trip. Farms are places where farmers grow crops and raise animals."
• "In the story, we will learn about different animals that live on the farm, like cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep."
• "We will also see things like tractors, barns, and fields in the story. These are all important parts of a farm."
• "As we read the story, I will ask you questions to make sure you understand what is happening. Feel free to ask me any questions too!"
• "After we finish reading, I want you to tell me your favorite part of the story. You can draw a picture of it too!"