Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to write a short creative story about armies, using descriptive language and proper sentence structure.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper and pencil

Prep: None

Activities

1. Brainstorming: Have the student brainstorm words and ideas related to armies, such as soldiers, battles, and tactics.

2. Story Writing: Encourage the student to use the brainstormed words to write a short story about a brave army and their adventures.

Second Grade Talking Points

• "An army is a group of soldiers who work together to protect their country." - Explain the concept of an army using simple language.
• "Soldiers have to be very brave and strong." - Highlight the qualities of soldiers in a way that is relatable to the student.
• "Armies have leaders called generals who give them orders." - Introduce the idea of leadership within an army.
• "Armies use different strategies and weapons to win battles." - Discuss the tactics and tools used by armies in a way that is easy for the student to understand.