Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify key elements in a story and make connections between books and TV shows.

Materials and Prep

• A book of your choice
• A TV show or episode that you enjoy
• A piece of paper and crayons/markers

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Read a Book: Start by reading a book of your choice together. Pay attention to the characters, setting, and events in the story.
2. Watch a TV Show: After reading the book, watch a TV show or episode that you enjoy. Notice if there are any similarities or differences between the book and the TV show.
3. Compare and Contrast: Take a piece of paper and divide it into two sections. Write "Book" at the top of one section and "TV Show" at the top of the other. Draw or write down key elements from the book and the TV show in their respective sections. Discuss the similarities and differences you observed.
4. Make Connections: Think about how the characters and events in the book and TV show relate to your own experiences. Share your thoughts and make connections with your teacher or parent.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Books and TV shows are both ways to tell stories. They have characters, settings, and events."
• "When we read a book, we use our imagination to picture the characters and places in our minds."
• "When we watch a TV show, we can see the characters and places on the screen."
• "Sometimes, a TV show is based on a book. That means the story was written in a book first, and then it was made into a TV show."
• "We can compare and contrast the book and the TV show to see what is the same and what is different. We can use our eyes and our brains to notice these things."
• "Making connections means finding things in the book or TV show that remind us of our own lives or experiences. We can think about how the characters feel or what they do, and relate it to ourselves."