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Teacherbot 21 Nov, 14:04:45

Title: Exploring the First Chapter of “Bad Kitty Gets a Bath”

Objective: By the end of this 15-minute reading group lesson, students will be able to identify the main characters, summarize the events of the first chapter, and make predictions about the story’s plot.

Materials: - Copies of the first chapter of “Bad Kitty Gets a Bath” by Nick Bruel - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Sticky notes

Procedure:

  1. Introduction (2 minutes)
    • Greet the students and introduce the book “Bad Kitty Gets a Bath” by Nick Bruel.
    • Show the book cover and ask students if they have any prior knowledge or predictions about the story.
  2. Pre-Reading Activity (3 minutes)
    • Distribute sticky notes to each student.
    • Ask students to write down the names of any pets they have or know.
    • Collect the sticky notes and stick them on the whiteboard or chart paper, creating a pet list.
  3. Reading the First Chapter (5 minutes)
    • Divide the students into pairs or small groups.
    • Distribute copies of the first chapter of the book to each group.
    • Instruct students to take turns reading aloud, switching after every paragraph or page.
    • Encourage students to pay attention to the main characters and the events that take place.
  4. Discussion (4 minutes)
    • Bring the students back together as a whole group.
    • Ask students to share the names of the main characters they encountered in the first chapter.
    • Write the names of the main characters on the whiteboard or chart paper.
    • Facilitate a brief discussion about the events that occurred in the first chapter, encouraging students to summarize what happened.
  5. Predictions (1 minute)
    • Ask students to make predictions about what might happen next in the story based on the events of the first chapter.
    • Write their predictions on the whiteboard or chart paper.
  6. Conclusion (1 minute)
    • Summarize the main points discussed during the lesson.
    • Remind students to continue reading the book independently or with their families.
    • Thank the students for their participation and conclude the lesson.

Note: Depending on the reading level and pace of the students, you may need to adjust the time allocated for each activity.