Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and understand a short story about magic.
Materials and Prep
- A picture book about magic
- Pen or pencil
- Blank paper
Activities
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Start by showing the picture book about magic to the student. Ask them to look at the cover and make predictions about what the story might be about.
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Read the story aloud to the student, pausing occasionally to ask questions about the plot or characters. Encourage them to make connections between the story and their own experiences or other stories they have read.
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After finishing the story, ask the student to draw a picture of their favorite part of the story on the blank paper. Then, have them write a sentence or two describing what is happening in their picture.
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Once the student has completed their drawing and writing, ask them to share their work with you. Encourage them to explain their drawing and read their sentence out loud.
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Finally, have a short discussion with the student about the magic in the story. Ask them questions like "What would you do if you had magical powers?" or "Do you think magic is real? Why or why not?"
Transitional-Kindergarten Grade Talking Points
- "Magic is something that can happen in stories. It's not real, but it can be fun to imagine."
- "When we read a story, we can make predictions about what might happen next."
- "Sometimes, stories have characters who can do special things, like magic."
- "Drawing a picture and writing about a story helps us remember what happened."
- "Sharing our work with others helps us practice speaking and listening skills."
- "Talking about the magic in a story can help us think about what we would do if we had magical powers."
- "Remember, magic is just pretend. It's not something that can happen in real life."