Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to recognize and identify different types of characters in a story and understand their roles in the plot.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Storybook, paper, crayons, and markers.

Preparation: Familiarize yourself with the storybook and prepare discussion questions.

Activities

• Read a storybook together and discuss the main characters and their traits. Draw and color your favorite character.

• Act out the story with different voices for each character. Encourage creativity and imagination.

• Create a simple story with new characters and describe their actions and feelings.

Transitional-Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "In the story, who is the main character? What do you think they are like?"
• "Can you show me how the main character might sound or move?"
• "Let's create our own story! What kind of character should we include? What do they do in the story?"