Halloween: A lesson in NOUNS
Discuss the idea of an image and how it makes us think of certain things, certain seasons,
certain weather, certain products. Discuss the difference between a photo, a drawing, an
icon and a logo.
Symbol- something that represents something else by association, resemblance, or
convention, especially a material object used to represent something invisible. (Ex.
Letters and numbers, hearts for love)
Photograph- An image, especially a positive print, recorded by a camera and reproduced.
Drawing- A picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayon rather than paint
Logo- a symbols or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products,
uniform, vehicles, etc.: "the Olympic logo"
All of the above are NOUNS (people, places, things or ideas) that make people think of
something else. Now, brainstorm with your class, what symbols, photos, drawings, icons
and logos make the class think of Halloween.
Halloween NOUNS. Some of these may include pumpkin, bat, witch, ghost, costume,
goblin, broomstick, spider, web, candy, monster, treats, mask, ghouls, flashlight, goodies,
apples.
If someone in your class says a verb (eating) adjective or adverbs (orange, scary, dark) or
you can explain that we are focusing on nouns but we will talk about action words and
describers another time.
To generate ideas, check out these Tumblebook selections:
Books:
Toopy and Binoo: Funny Halloween
Abra Cadabera and the Tooth Witch
Frank Was A Monster who wanted to Dance
Clever Beatrice
Ogre Fun
Penelope and the Monsters
National Geographic Video:
Vermont: Ellie’s Farm Market
Once the list is drawn up, watch the Tumblebook MONSTER MASH in your classroom.
Ask your students to pay attention to the pictures and the words as they enjoy this
humorous selection.
Not only is this selection a unique counting book, it also explores some interesting
rhymes.
Now, challenge your students to do the same. By taking some of the Halloween nouns,
have your students create their Halloween counting/rhyming books.