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Teacherbot 29 Aug, 02:36:18

Lesson 1: Introduction to Fairy Tale Story Elements

Learning Objective: Students will be able to identify and describe the story elements of fairy tales, including characters, setting, and plot.

WIDA Can Do Descriptors (Level 3): - Identify and describe familiar story elements in simple texts - Use basic vocabulary related to story elements - Participate in discussions about familiar stories

Materials: - Chart paper or whiteboard - Markers or whiteboard markers - Fairy tale books (e.g., Cinderella, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood) - Pictures of fairy tale characters and settings - Story element graphic organizer (character, setting, plot)

Procedure:

  1. Warm-up (5 minutes):
    • Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever heard or read any fairy tales before.
    • Show pictures of popular fairy tale characters and ask students if they can recognize any of them.
    • Engage students in a brief discussion about their favorite fairy tales and what they like about them.
  2. Introduction to Story Elements (15 minutes):
    • Introduce the concept of story elements by explaining that every story has certain parts that make it interesting and engaging.
    • Write the three story elements (character, setting, plot) on the chart paper or whiteboard.
    • Show examples of fairy tale books and point out the title, author, and illustrator.
    • Explain that characters are the people or animals in a story, the setting is where and when the story takes place, and the plot is what happens in the story.
    • Use examples from the fairy tale books to illustrate each story element.
  3. Guided Practice (15 minutes):
    • Distribute the story element graphic organizer to each student.
    • Choose a familiar fairy tale (e.g., Cinderella) and read it aloud to the class.
    • Pause at various points in the story to discuss and fill in the graphic organizer together as a class.
    • Ask students questions such as:
      • Who are the main characters in the story?
      • Where does the story take place?
      • What is happening in the story?
    • Encourage students to use their own words and ideas to describe the story elements.
  4. Independent Practice (5 minutes):
    • In pairs or small groups, have students choose a different fairy tale book and complete the story element graphic organizer for that story.
    • Circulate around the classroom to provide support and guidance as needed.
  5. Closure (5 minutes):
    • Bring the class back together and have a few students share their completed graphic organizers.
    • Summarize the lesson by reviewing the three story elements (character, setting, plot) and their importance in fairy tales.
    • Connect the learning objective to students’ social and cultural background by asking if they have any traditional or cultural stories that have similar story elements.

Extension Activity: - Have students create their own fairy tale by drawing pictures and writing a short description of the characters, setting, and plot. - Encourage students to incorporate elements from their own social and cultural backgrounds into their fairy tales, such as traditional clothing, food, or celebrations.

You 29 Aug, 02:41:03

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Teacherbot 29 Aug, 02:41:03

Lesson 1: Fairy Tale Story Elements

Objective: Students will learn about the different parts of a fairy tale, such as characters, setting, and plot.

WIDA Can Do Descriptors (Level 3): - Identify and describe story elements in simple texts - Use basic vocabulary related to story elements - Participate in discussions about familiar stories

Materials: - Fairy tale books (e.g., Cinderella, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood) - Pictures of fairy tale characters and settings - Story element graphic organizer (character, setting, plot)

Procedure:

  1. Introduction (5 minutes):
    • Ask students if they have heard or read any fairy tales before.
    • Show pictures of fairy tale characters and ask if they recognize any.
    • Discuss their favorite fairy tales and what they like about them.
  2. Story Elements (15 minutes):
    • Explain that every story has different parts that make it interesting.
    • Write the three story elements (character, setting, plot) on the board.
    • Show examples from fairy tale books to explain each element.
    • Characters are the people or animals in a story.
    • Setting is where and when the story takes place.
    • Plot is what happens in the story.
  3. Practice (15 minutes):
    • Give each student a story element graphic organizer.
    • Read a familiar fairy tale aloud and fill in the organizer together.
    • Ask questions like:
      • Who are the main characters?
      • Where does the story take place?
      • What happens in the story?
    • Encourage students to use their own words.
  4. Independent Work (5 minutes):
    • In pairs or small groups, have students choose a different fairy tale and complete the organizer.
    • Walk around to help if needed.
  5. Conclusion (5 minutes):
    • Have a few students share their completed organizers.
    • Review the three story elements and their importance in fairy tales.
    • Ask if students have any traditional or cultural stories with similar elements.

Extension Activity: - Have students create their own fairy tale by drawing pictures and writing a short description of the characters, setting, and plot. - Encourage them to include elements from their own culture, like traditional clothing or food.