Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to write a short story about their favorite animal using descriptive words and simple sentences.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, crayons/markers

Prep: None

Activities

1. Animal Observation: Take a nature walk or visit a pet store to observe different animals. Encourage the student to notice the colors, sizes, and movements of the animals.

2. Story Creation: Ask the student to choose their favorite animal and draw a picture of it. Then, help them write a simple sentence describing the animal and its actions.

3. Descriptive Words: Discuss descriptive words (e.g., big, small, furry, fast) and encourage the student to use these words to describe their chosen animal in their story.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "What animal did you see today? Can you tell me what it looked like?"
• "Let's draw a picture of your favorite animal. What colors does it have?"
• "Can you tell me a sentence about the animal you drew? What is it doing?"
• "What words can we use to describe your animal? Is it big or small? Is it fast or slow?"