Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a creative story inspired by the book "Room on the Broom".

Materials and Prep

• Copy of the book "Room on the Broom"
• Paper and pencil

Activities

1. Read the book "Room on the Broom" together.

   Discuss the characters, setting, and events in the story.

2. Ask the student to think about their favorite part of the story.

   Have them draw a picture of that scene on a piece of paper.

3. Encourage the student to write a short story based on their favorite part.

   Remind them to include details about the characters, setting, and what happens in the story.

4. Once they have finished writing, have the student read their story aloud.

   Discuss what they liked about their own story and any improvements they could make.

5. Allow the student to make revisions to their story based on the discussion.

   Have them write a final draft of their story on a fresh piece of paper.

First Grade Talking Points

• "In the book 'Room on the Broom', there are different characters like a witch, a cat, a dog, a bird, and a frog. Can you name some other characters you know from different books?"
• "What is the setting of the story? Where does it take place?"
• "What are some of the things that happen in the story? Can you tell me about one event that you found interesting?"
• "Why did you choose that particular scene as your favorite? What did you like about it?"
• "When you read your story aloud, how did it make you feel? Did you enjoy sharing your story with others?"
• "What changes did you make to your story after our discussion? Why did you decide to make those changes?"
• "Can you read aloud your final draft of the story? How do you feel about your story now?"