Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and comprehend the story of Josephina.
Materials and Prep
- The book "Meet Josephina" by Valerie Tripp
- A comfortable reading space
Activities
- Introduce the book "Meet Josephina" to the student and discuss the cover and title.
- Read the first chapter of the book aloud to the student, pausing to ask comprehension questions along the way.
- Have the student read the second chapter independently, and then discuss what happened in the chapter.
- Continue reading and discussing each chapter of the book, alternating between reading aloud and independent reading.
- After finishing the book, ask the student to summarize the story in their own words.
Third Grade Talking Points
- "Josephina is the main character of the story. She lived a long time ago in New Mexico."
- "The story is set in the 1820s, which means it takes place almost 200 years ago."
- "Josephina's family is facing challenges and changes, and she has to be brave and help her loved ones."
- "The book teaches us about the importance of family, friendship, and being true to ourselves."
- "As we read, think about how Josephina's experiences are similar or different from our own lives."