Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and understand a short story about Lego and answer questions about it.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Lego bricks

Prep: None

Activities

• Build a Lego structure and describe it to someone else.

Use your Lego bricks to build something creative. Then, describe your creation using descriptive words like colors, sizes, and shapes.

• Create a short story about your Lego creation.

Write a simple story about the Lego structure you built. Include details about what it looks like and what it can do.

• Read a Lego-themed book or story.

Read a short story or book about Lego. Pay attention to the words and ask questions if there are words you don't understand.

First Grade Talking Points

• What is a story?

"A story is a make-believe adventure with characters and a beginning, middle, and end."

• Why is it important to use descriptive words?

"Descriptive words help us imagine what something looks like or feels like."

• How can we learn new words from a book?

"We can learn new words by asking what they mean or by looking at the pictures for clues."