Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to comprehend and discuss the story of The Santa Claus, including its characters, setting, and plot.

Materials and Prep

Materials: The Santa Claus storybook, paper, pencil

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the story of The Santa Claus and prepare discussion questions.

Activities

• Read The Santa Claus storybook aloud to the student, pausing to ask comprehension questions and discuss the characters and setting.

• Have the student draw a picture of their favorite part of the story and write a sentence describing it.

• Engage in a discussion about the lesson learned from the story and how it relates to the student's own life.

Second Grade Talking Points

• "The Santa Claus is a story about a magical adventure at the North Pole where Santa Claus lives."

• "The main characters in the story are Santa Claus, his elves, and the reindeer."

• "The story teaches us about kindness and the joy of giving to others."

• "We can imagine what it would be like to visit Santa's workshop and meet the elves."