FRAME THE LESSON
Student Expectations Bundled in Lesson
Noun=Underline
Verb=Italicize
K.6B Discuss the big idea (theme) of a wellknown folktale or fable & connect it to personal
experience. K.6D Recognize recurring phrases &
characters in traditional fairy tales, lullabies, &
folktales from various cultures. K.8A Retell a
main event from a story read aloud.
K.Fig19F Make connections to own experiences,
to ideas in other texts, and to the larger
community & discuss textual evidence.
K.6A Identify elements of a story including
setting, character & key events.
K.Fig19D Make inferences based on the cover,
title, illustrations & plot
K.7A Respond to rhythm & rhyme in poetry
through identifying a regular beat & similarities
in word sounds. K.14B Write short poems.
TEACHER:
CLASS: Kinder ELA
LESSON DATE: 4/18-4/22
M T W TH F
Teaching Points & Activities
Engage:
Explore:
Explain:
Elaborate:
Evaluate:
Resources/Materials:
K.6B & K.6D & K.8A Discuss what a fairytale/folktale is & some of the ones read throughout
the year. Read a fairytale not read before. Discuss the fairytale elements it had. Have
students retell the beginning, middle & end. Add the book to the “purpose for reading”
anchor chart.
K.Fig19F Review the making connections anchor chart. Warm up by having students talk
about a time they were afraid they wouldn’t make friends. Show the cover of the book
David’s Drawings (Journey’s) & have them predict. Read the book. When finished, draw
connections they have made. Add the book to the “purpose for reading” anchor chart.
K.6A Review story elements. Show the front cover of the book Curious George’s Dinosaur Dig
(Journey’s) & discuss. Read the book & have students complete a story elements graphic
organizer (or other activity). Add the book to the “purpose for reading” anchor chart.
K.Fig19D Review what an inference is. Have students look at the front cover of Duck and
Goose (Journey’s) & make an inference about it. They will complete the inference paper.
Read & put the book on the “purpose for reading” anchor chart.
K.7A & K.14B Sing the song or watch the video “Down by the bay.” Talk about the parts that
rhyme. Complete this cute activity here.
Required:
Journey’s
Optional:
Songs &
videos
Anchor
charts
Objective/Key Understanding:
I can retell a fairytale.
I can make connections when reading.
I can identify story elements.
Stop & Check for Understanding—High Level Questions
Critical Writing Prompt:
What would you do if you were the character? Why?
________ reminds me of ________.
Is this book fiction/nonfiction? How do we know?
If I were the character, I would
___________.
What happened before/after _________?
Write a poem.
I can make an inference.
Small Group Purposeful Talk Question Stems:
I can respond to poetry & write my own.
Closing Product/ Question/ Informal Assessment:
Make a connection with it the book.
Why is story order important?
Students will identify fairytale story elements & retell the
fairytale.
Students will make text-to-self-connections.
Vocabulary:
Students will identify story elements.
Fairytale
Inference
Students will make inferences based on the cover of a
book.
Connections
Poem
Students will respond to poetry & write their own.
Story elements
Rigor & Relevance: (Real World Connection)
Continue to add all books read
to the “Purpose for Reading”
anchor chart so they can make
connections and draw
conclusions about the different
genres of books.
Ongoing TEKS: K.21A Listen attentively by facing speakers & asking questions to clarify information. K.21B Follow oral directions that involve a short related sequence of
actions. K.22A Share information & ideas by speaking audibly & clearly using the conventions of language. K.23A Follow agreed-upon rules for discussion, including taking turns & speaking one at
a time. K.4B & K.Fig19B Ask and respond to questions about texts read aloud. K.Fig19A Discuss the purposes for reading & listening to various texts (e.g. to become involved in real & imagined
events, settings actions & to enjoy language. K.Fig19C Monitor & adjust comprehension (e.g. using background knowledge, creating sensory images, rereading a portion aloud).
Monday
Engage
Explore
Explain
Elaborate
Evaluate
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday