Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and comprehend a short story about rockets.
Materials and Prep
- A book or online resource about rockets
- A pencil and paper for writing
- Printed or handwritten rocket pictures for a visual aid
Activities
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Start by introducing the topic of rockets to the student. Show them pictures of rockets and ask them what they know about them.
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Read a short story about rockets together. Encourage the student to follow along and ask questions if they don't understand any words or concepts.
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After reading, have a discussion about the story. Ask the student what they liked or found interesting about rockets. Prompt them to share any questions or thoughts they have.
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Ask the student to draw a picture of a rocket and write a sentence or two describing what they learned about rockets from the story.
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Review the student's drawing and writing. Praise their effort and provide constructive feedback if needed.
First Grade Talking Points
- "Rockets are machines that can fly into space."
- "They are shaped like long cylinders with pointy tops."
- "Rockets have engines that make them go really fast."
- "Astronauts ride in rockets to travel to outer space."
- "Rockets are very powerful and can go very high up in the sky."
- "Scientists and engineers work together to build rockets."