Objective

By the end of the lesson, the student will be able to understand the concept of freeze tag and its connection to language arts through reading and storytelling.

Materials and Prep

- Open space for playing freeze tag

- Comfortable clothing for movement

- Enthusiasm and energy

- Understanding of the basic rules of freeze tag

Activities

1. Warm-up: Start with a quick game of Simon Says to get the student moving and engaged.

2. Storytelling: Tell a short story related to freeze tag, emphasizing the use of descriptive language and action words.

3. Freeze Tag Game: Play freeze tag with the student, encouraging them to use descriptive language while playing.

4. Reflection: After the game, have a discussion about the experience and ask the student to describe the game using adjectives and verbs.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we're going to learn about a game called freeze tag. It's a game where we run and freeze when someone tags us."
• "When we play freeze tag, we can use words like 'fast', 'slow', 'quiet', and 'sneaky' to describe how we move."
• "In freeze tag, we can pretend to be different animals like a lion, a rabbit, or a bear while we play."
• "After playing freeze tag, we can tell a story about our game using lots of exciting words like 'zoom', 'dash', and 'dodge'."