Lesson Plan: Character Description

Grade Level: Primary One (ages 5-6)

Topic: Character Description

Objectives: 1. Students will be able to identify and describe characters in a story. 2. Students will understand the importance of character description in storytelling. 3. Students will practice using adjectives to describe characters. 4. Students will develop their listening, speaking, and writing skills.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Bible (reference provided below) - Short fiction story (e.g., “The Three Little Pigs”)

Lesson Duration: Approximately 45 minutes

Procedure:

1. Starter Activity (5 minutes):
   • Show pictures of different characters (e.g., animals, people, objects) on the board.
   • Ask students to describe the characters using adjectives.
   • Encourage students to share their answers and discuss why they chose those adjectives.
2. Bible Reference (5 minutes):
   • Read aloud the story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17:45-47.
   • Discuss the characters in the story (David, Goliath) and their characteristics.
   • Explain that character description helps us understand the personalities and traits of the people in stories.
3. Main Lesson (15 minutes):
   • Explain to students that character description is an important part of storytelling.
   • Discuss the meaning of adjectives and provide examples (e.g., tall, brave, kind).
   • Write a few adjectives on the board and ask students to come up with characters that match those descriptions.
   • Model how to describe a character using adjectives (e.g., “The wolf in the story was big and scary”).
   • Encourage students to share their own character descriptions using adjectives.
4. Plenary (5 minutes):
   • Ask students to recall the character descriptions they heard during the main lesson.
   • Discuss why character description is important in storytelling and how it helps us understand the story better.
5. Differentiation (5 minutes):
   • Provide additional support for students who may struggle with adjectives by giving them simpler examples or using visuals.
   • Challenge advanced students by asking them to use more complex adjectives or describe characters in a creative way.
6. Individual Activity (10 minutes):
   • Distribute worksheets with pictures of characters from a short fiction story (e.g., “The Three Little Pigs”).
   • Instruct students to write a short description of each character using adjectives.
   • Circulate the classroom to provide assistance and monitor progress.
7. Group/Pair Activity (10 minutes):
   • Divide students into small groups or pairs.
   • Provide each group with a different short fiction story.
   • Instruct students to read the story together and discuss the character descriptions.
   • Encourage them to create a poster or a short skit showcasing the characters and their descriptions.
8. Link to Short Fiction Story (5 minutes):
   • Read aloud or show a short animated version of a fiction story that includes vivid character descriptions.
   • Ask students to identify and share the character descriptions they noticed in the story.

Note: The short fiction story used in step 8 can be chosen based on the availability of resources and the interests of the students.