LEGO Storytelling

Ignite curiosity:
Hangman- spelling a clue word in the title__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (Beautiful)
This word connects to the title of the book I will share. Hints- it has a suffix, it is an adjective (describes), an antonym is inelegant, a synonym is exquisite.
 
Review: We have started Character Studies in our Reading. Lets review our I can statements:
a.  I can notice how the character talks and acts. (Character traits)
b.  I can come up with a theory why the character acted this way. (Stop and ask “Why”)
c.  I can notice patterns in behavior to help me predict what will happen. (Inference)
 

Connection: Imagine that you’re on the playground and you see an older girl push a tiny boy off a swing.  Here are two possible ways the tiny boy may react:

1. He lands on the ground with a thud, gets up, wipes of his pants and quietly walks away towards the teacher.

        2. He pushes the bigger girl with all his might and kicks her in the knee.
            

• His character will depend on how he reacts!  
• Today-pay close attention as we meet a new character and how she reacts to a  problem.

 
3.Read aloud Something Beautiful written by S.D. Wyeth
 
Active engagment Turn and talk  to a partner or group about the problem our  main character faced  and how she reacts to these problems. Remember to use: My character faced this problem because__________________. She reacts by_________________. (Refer to the text.)
 
 4.  With assigned groups reconstruct the plot of the story - beginning, middle, and end- then extend the story.
 
5. Record on Seesaw for your family, teacher and classmates to see and hear.