Learning outcomes
Students will:
- use pictures to predict main idea of story as well as key points throughout the story.
- use props to retell the story in sequential order. They will then transfer that skill into a flow map (using Thinking Maps Software).
- create a detailed picture of an object from the story and will write a complete sentence, using beginning and ending sounds and proper punctuation (using the Kid Pix Program).
- interview eight friends to poll their favorite ice cream flavor. They will be responsible to collect raw data then transfer that information to a database (using the Graph Club Software) by using a bar graph.
- complete a spreadsheet (Microsoft Works) to determine if certain objects from the story will roll, stack, or slide.
Teacher planning
Time required for lesson
5 days
Materials/resources
- The Book: A Birthday Basket For Tia by Pat Mora
- Props: a large basket, a book, a teacup, a mixing bowl, a small flowerpot, a red ball, and some flowers
- Writing/Drawing Paper
- Polling Sheet: which will allow for voting on three choices of favorite ice cream served at a birthday party (chocolate, vanilla and strawberry)
- Spreadsheet Template: an age/grade appropriate spreadsheet created on Microsoft Works which will allow for comparison of 3-D objects that roll, stack, or slide
