Zoey and Sassafras Dragons and Marshmallows / Lesson Plan

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Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a creative story using elements from the book "Zoey and Sassafras: Dragons and Marshmallows".

Materials and Prep

  • Copy of the book "Zoey and Sassafras: Dragons and Marshmallows"
  • Paper
  • Pencils or crayons

Activities

  1. Read aloud: Start by reading the book "Zoey and Sassafras: Dragons and Marshmallows" together. Pay attention to the characters, setting, and events in the story.
  2. Character creation: Choose one of the dragons from the book and draw a picture of it. Give the dragon a name and write a short description about its appearance and personality.
  3. Setting exploration: Think about the different places mentioned in the book where the dragons and other creatures live. Draw one of these settings and write a few sentences about what it looks like and what creatures might be found there.
  4. Story creation: Using the dragon character and setting you have created, write a short story that involves an adventure or problem. Include a beginning, middle, and end. Be creative and have fun!

First Grade Talking Points

  • "Today, we are going to learn about writing stories using the book 'Zoey and Sassafras: Dragons and Marshmallows'."
  • "We will start by reading the book together and paying attention to the characters, setting, and events in the story."
  • "After that, we will create our own dragon characters by drawing a picture and writing a description about them."
  • "Next, we will explore the different settings mentioned in the book and draw one of them. We will also write a few sentences about what it looks like and what creatures might be found there."
  • "Finally, we will use our dragon character and setting to write a short story. We will make sure to include a beginning, middle, and end."