Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to engage with the Heartwood Hotel Book through reading, comprehension, and creative activities.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Heartwood Hotel Book, paper, pencils, crayons, and a comfortable reading space.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the storyline and characters of Heartwood Hotel Book.

Activities

• Reading Time: Read a chapter of Heartwood Hotel Book together and discuss the main events and characters.
• Character Drawings: Have the student choose a favorite character from the book and draw a picture of them.
• Story Retelling: Ask the student to retell the chapter in their own words, encouraging creativity and imagination.
• Journal Entry: Have the student write or dictate a journal entry from the perspective of one of the characters.

First Grade Talking Points

• "What is the main idea of the story? Can you tell me about the characters and what they do?"
• "How do you think the characters feel at different parts of the story? Why do you think they feel that way?"
• "What is your favorite part of the story and why?"