Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to spell and recognize common words related to sharks.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, pencil

Prep: None

Activities

1. Shark Word Hunt: Write down the words "shark," "ocean," "fin," "teeth," "swim," and "hunt" on separate pieces of paper. Hide the words around the room and have the student find and read each word aloud.

2. Shark Spelling Bee: Say a word related to sharks and have the student spell it out loud. Reward correct spellings with a fun shark sticker or drawing.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Sharks are animals that live in the ocean. They have sharp teeth and strong fins to help them swim."
• "When we talk about sharks, we can use words like 'ocean,' 'fin,' and 'teeth' to describe them."
• "We can have fun learning about sharks by playing games and finding words related to them."