Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify key elements of the story "Prancer" and demonstrate understanding of the plot and characters.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Copy of the book "Prancer", writing materials

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the story "Prancer" and prepare discussion questions.

Activities

1. Read "Prancer" aloud to the student, pausing to discuss key plot points and characters.

2. Ask the student to draw a picture of their favorite scene from the story and explain why they chose that scene.

3. Have the student write a short summary of the story, including the main characters and the problem they faced.

Second Grade Talking Points

• What is the title of the story we read today? - "We read a story called 'Prancer'."
• Who are the main characters in the story? - "The main characters are Jessica, Prancer, and Mr. Stewart."
• What was the problem in the story? - "The problem was that Prancer was lost and needed to find her way home."
• How did the characters solve the problem? - "They worked together to help Prancer find her way home."
• What was your favorite part of the story? - "My favorite part was when Prancer was reunited with her family."