Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify key elements of the stories "Hello Ninja" and "Octonauts" and engage in discussions about the characters and plot.

Materials and Prep

Materials: "Hello Ninja" book, "Octonauts" episode or book, paper, pencils

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the stories and prepare discussion questions.

Activities

1. Read "Hello Ninja" together and discuss the main characters and their actions.

2. Watch an episode of "Octonauts" and talk about the adventures of the characters.

3. Have the student draw a favorite scene from one of the stories and write a sentence about it.

First Grade Talking Points

• "In 'Hello Ninja', what are some of the things the ninja can do? Let's think of other things ninjas can do."
• "In 'Octonauts', what animals did the crew help? What was your favorite part of the adventure?"
• "What do you think the characters in 'Hello Ninja' and 'Octonauts' learned from their experiences?"