Objective

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

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, pencil

Prep: None

Activities

1. Brainstorming: Ask the student to think about their favorite horse or a horse they would like to meet. Encourage them to describe the horse's appearance, personality, and any adventures they might have together.

2. Writing: Have the student use their brainstorming ideas to write a short story about the horse. Encourage them to include descriptive language and use proper sentence structure.

Second Grade Talking Points

• "Horses are amazing animals that have been our friends for a very long time."
• "When we write about horses, we can use words that help our readers imagine what the horses look like and how they act."
• "We can write about the adventures we would have with a horse, like going for a ride or exploring new places."