Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and comprehend a short story about dinosaurs, and answer questions related to the story.

Materials and Prep

- A book or online resource with a short story about dinosaurs

- Paper and crayons for drawing activity

- A quiet space for reading and discussion

- Familiarity with basic dinosaur names and characteristics

Activities

1. Start by reading the short story about dinosaurs together, discussing any new words or concepts that come up.

2. After reading, ask the student to draw their favorite dinosaur from the story and explain why they chose it.

3. Discuss the story and ask questions to ensure comprehension, such as "What was the main idea of the story?" and "What did you learn about dinosaurs from the story?"

First Grade Talking Points

• "Dinosaurs lived a very long time ago, even before our grandparents were born."
• "We can learn about dinosaurs by reading stories and looking at pictures of them."
• "Some dinosaurs were very big, like the T-Rex, and some were small, like the Velociraptor."
• "Just like animals today, dinosaurs had different colors and patterns on their skin."
• "It's fun to imagine what it would be like to see a real dinosaur, but we can only learn about them from fossils and stories."