Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and comprehend a Toy Story book, identify key characters and settings, and discuss the main events of the story.
Materials and Prep
- A Toy Story book or any book related to the movie
- Pen or pencil
- Blank paper
Activities
- Start by reading the Toy Story book together. Take turns reading pages or paragraphs aloud.
- After reading, ask questions to check comprehension. For example:
- Who are the main characters in the story?
- Where does the story take place?
- What is the main problem or conflict in the story?
- How is the problem resolved?
- Encourage the student to draw their favorite scene or character from the book on the blank paper.
- Discuss the drawing and ask the student to describe why they chose that particular scene or character.
Second Grade Talking Points
- "In Toy Story, the main characters are toys that come to life when humans are not around."
- "The story takes place in a child's bedroom and various other locations like a pizza restaurant and a toy store."
- "The main problem in the story is that Woody, the main toy, feels jealous and threatened when a new toy named Buzz Lightyear arrives."
- "The problem is resolved when Woody and Buzz work together to save another toy and become friends."