Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify and use basic English grammar concepts in a fun and engaging way.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Toca Boca app, writing materials (paper, pencil)

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the Toca Boca app and its features.

Activities

1. Toca Boca Story Creation: Have the student use the Toca Boca app to create a story. Encourage them to use complete sentences and basic punctuation.

2. Grammar Hunt: Ask the student to find examples of nouns, verbs, and adjectives in the Toca Boca app or in their story. Discuss the parts of speech together.

3. Sentence Building: Guide the student to create simple sentences using the characters and scenes in the Toca Boca app. Practice using capital letters and ending punctuation.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Nouns are words for people, places, or things. Can you find a person, place, or thing in the Toca Boca app?"
• "Verbs are action words. What are the characters doing in the story you created?"
• "Adjectives describe things. Can you use an adjective to describe one of the characters in the Toca Boca app?"