Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and understand a short story about dancing, and answer comprehension questions.

Materials and Prep

• A short story about dancing (can be found online or created by the teacher)
• Pen or pencil
• Blank paper for drawing

Activities

1. Read the short story about dancing out loud to yourself or with a parent.

2. Think about the characters in the story and their actions. Draw a picture of your favorite character or scene from the story.

3. Answer the following comprehension questions:

   • What is the main character's name?
   • Where does the story take place?
   • What is the problem the main character faces?
   • How does the main character solve the problem?
   • What is the lesson or message of the story?

4. Share your drawing and answers with a parent or older sibling. Discuss the story and your thoughts about it.

Second Grade Talking Points

• "Today we are going to read a story about dancing. We will learn about the characters, the setting, and the problem the main character faces."
• "After we read the story, we will draw a picture of our favorite part or character."
• "Then, we will answer some questions about the story to check our understanding. We will think about the main character's name, where the story takes place, the problem the main character faces, how the problem is solved, and the lesson or message of the story."
• "Finally, we will share our drawings and answers with someone else and have a discussion about the story."