Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and understand a short story about ghosts and answer comprehension questions related to the text.

Materials and Prep

• A short story about ghosts (can be found online or in a book)
• Printed comprehension questions (can be created by the teacher)
• Pencil or pen

Activities

1. Begin by introducing the topic of ghosts and ask the student what they already know or think about them. Encourage discussion and share any personal experiences or stories related to ghosts.
2. Read the short story about ghosts aloud to the student. Take breaks to explain any challenging vocabulary words or concepts.
3. After reading, provide the printed comprehension questions to the student. Instruct them to read each question carefully and answer to the best of their ability.
4. Review the answers together, discussing the reasoning behind each answer choice. Encourage the student to provide evidence from the text to support their answers.
5. Conclude the lesson by discussing the main themes or lessons learned from the story. Ask the student to share their thoughts and feelings about the story and ghosts in general.

Transitional-Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Ghosts are creatures that some people believe in. They are often described as spirits of people who have died."
• "Today, we are going to read a story about ghosts. We will learn what happens in the story and answer some questions about it."
• "When we read the story, it's important to pay attention to the words and the pictures. They can help us understand what is happening."
• "After we finish reading, we will answer some questions about the story. We will think carefully and use what we learned to help us answer the questions."
• "Remember, it's okay if you don't know the answer to a question. Just try your best and think about what we read."
• "Once we finish answering the questions, we will talk about the story and share our thoughts. It's fun to hear what others think about ghosts!"