Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand and analyze the story "Twas the Night Before Christmas".
Materials and Prep
- Copy of the book "Twas the Night Before Christmas"
- Paper and pencil
Activities
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Read the story "Twas the Night Before Christmas" aloud together.
As you read, encourage the student to listen carefully and pay attention to the details of the story.
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After reading, ask the student to draw a picture of their favorite part of the story.
Remind them to include details from the text in their drawing.
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Have a discussion about the story, asking questions like:
- What happened at the beginning of the story?
- Who are the main characters?
- What problem did they face?
- How was the problem resolved?
- What did you like most about the story?
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Encourage the student to retell the story using their own words.
They can either verbally retell the story or write a short summary.
First Grade Talking Points
- "Twas the Night Before Christmas is a story that is often read during the holiday season."
- "The story is about a family's experience on Christmas Eve."
- "We can learn about the characters and what happens to them as we read the story."
- "It's important to pay attention to details in the story so we can understand it better."
- "By drawing a picture of our favorite part, we can remember it better and share it with others."
- "Discussing the story helps us understand the plot and the feelings of the characters."
- "Retelling the story in our own words shows that we understand what happened."