Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify and understand the main idea and key details in a story.

Materials and Prep

• 1 storybook
• Pen and paper

No prior knowledge is needed for this lesson.

Activities

• Read a storybook together and ask the student to identify the main characters and setting.
• Discuss the main events of the story and have the student write or draw the key details on the paper.
• Ask the student to summarize the story in their own words.

First Grade Talking Points

• "What is a story? A story is a make-believe adventure with characters and events."
• "Can you tell me who the main characters in the story are? What are they doing?"
• "What happened in the beginning, middle, and end of the story?"
• "What was your favorite part of the story and why?"