Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to write a short creative story about a snowman.

Materials and Prep

• Blank paper
• Colored pencils or crayons

No specific prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Create a Snowman: Have the student draw and color their own snowman on a blank piece of paper. Encourage them to be creative and add accessories like a hat, scarf, and buttons.
• Describe the Snowman: Ask the student to describe their snowman using descriptive words. Help them brainstorm and write down the words on the paper.
• Story Time: Ask the student to imagine a story about their snowman. Encourage them to think about what adventures the snowman could have. Have them draw pictures to represent different parts of the story.
• Write the Story: Help the student write their story based on the pictures they drew. Start with a simple sentence or two and gradually expand it as they gain confidence.

Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to talk about snowmen. Can you tell me what a snowman looks like?"
• "Let's draw our own snowman. What shape is the snowman's body? What can we add to make it look more interesting?"
• "Now, let's describe our snowman using words. What color is the snowman's hat? Can you think of any words to describe its buttons?"
• "Imagine your snowman coming to life. What adventures do you think it could have? Draw pictures to show different parts of the story."
• "Now, let's write a story about our snowman. We can start with a simple sentence and add more details as we go along."