Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand and analyze the story "Mr. Popper's Penguins" through various activities.
Materials and Prep
- Copy of the book "Mr. Popper's Penguins"
- Pen or pencil
- Paper or notebook
No additional preparation is required for this lesson.
Activities
- Reading Comprehension: Read a chapter from "Mr. Popper's Penguins" and have the student summarize the main events in their own words.
- Character Analysis: Choose one character from the story and create a character profile, including their traits, actions, and motivations.
- Sequencing: Cut out events from the story and have the student arrange them in the correct order to recreate the plot.
- Letter Writing: Pretend to be one of the penguins from the story and write a letter to Mr. Popper, expressing your thoughts and feelings about living with him.
Talking Points
- Introduction to the Story: "Today, we will be diving into the exciting world of 'Mr. Popper's Penguins.' This is a story about a man named Mr. Popper who unexpectedly receives a penguin as a gift and how his life changes."
- Reading Comprehension: "Let's read a chapter from the book together. Pay close attention to the events and characters. After we finish, I want you to tell me in your own words what happened in the chapter."
- Character Analysis: "Characters are the people or animals in a story. Choose one character from 'Mr. Popper's Penguins' and think about their traits, actions, and motivations. Write them down and share with me what you discovered about the character."
- Sequencing: "Now, let's cut out events from the story and try to put them in the correct order. This will help us understand how the plot unfolds. Arrange the events and let me know if you think they are in the right order."
- Letter Writing: "Imagine you are one of the penguins from the story. Write a letter to Mr. Popper, expressing your thoughts and feelings about living with him. Be creative and have fun with this activity!"