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Teacherbot 22 Sep, 00:14:54

Title: Lesson Plan - Summary using Somebody Wanted But So Then with a Disney Short

Grade Level: 5th Grade

Objective: Students will be able to summarize a Disney short using the Somebody Wanted But So Then strategy and identify the theme of the story.

Materials: - Disney short film (e.g., “Lava” or “Piper”) - Somebody Wanted But So Then chart (one per student) - Chart paper or whiteboard - Markers or whiteboard markers

Procedure:

  1. Introduction (5 minutes):
    • Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever watched a Disney short film and what they enjoy about them.
    • Explain that today, they will be watching a Disney short film and learning a strategy to summarize it effectively.
  2. Pre-Viewing Activity (5 minutes):
    • Distribute the Somebody Wanted But So Then charts to each student.
    • Explain the purpose of the chart, which is to help them summarize the story by identifying the main elements.
    • Model how to fill out the chart using a simple example unrelated to the Disney short film.
  3. Viewing the Disney Short (10 minutes):
    • Play the chosen Disney short film for the students.
    • Encourage them to pay close attention to the characters, their wants, the conflicts, and the resolution.
  4. Summary Activity (15 minutes):
    • After watching the short film, ask students to complete their Somebody Wanted But So Then charts individually.
    • Circulate around the room to provide support and guidance as needed.
    • Once students have completed their charts, ask a few volunteers to share their summaries with the class.
  5. Whole-Class Discussion (10 minutes):
    • Write the main elements of the Somebody Wanted But So Then chart on the chart paper or whiteboard.
    • Discuss each element with the class, using examples from the Disney short film they watched.
    • Encourage students to compare and contrast their summaries, noting any similarities or differences.
  6. Identifying the Theme (10 minutes):
    • Explain that the theme of a story is the underlying message or lesson it conveys.
    • Ask students to think about the Disney short film they watched and discuss possible themes with a partner.
    • Call on a few pairs to share their ideas, and write them on the chart paper or whiteboard.
    • Facilitate a class discussion to determine the most appropriate theme for the short film.
  7. Closure (5 minutes):
    • Summarize the lesson by reviewing the Somebody Wanted But So Then strategy and the importance of identifying the theme.
    • Encourage students to use this strategy when summarizing other stories they read or watch.

Extension Activity: - Have students create their own Somebody Wanted But So Then charts for a different Disney short film and exchange them with a partner. They can then use their partner’s chart to write a summary and compare it to their own.

Assessment: - Observe students’ participation during the whole-class discussion and their ability to identify the theme of the Disney short film. - Review students’ completed Somebody Wanted But So Then charts to assess their understanding of summarizing using this strategy.