Lesson Overview
Students will transform a simple stone into a "Pet Rock" character by adding physical features and a name. They will then use a narrative prompt to write a short story about their rock’s first adventure.
Essential Question
How can I use my imagination to tell a story about a character that doesn’t move or talk?
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Kindergarten, 1, 2
Small smooth stones, googly eyes, markers, glue, and anything else you wish to provide for your students to decorate their pet rocks.
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- ELA.C.4 Demonstrate command of standard English grammar and conventions when writing.
- ELA.C.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences using effective techniques.
- ELA.C.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences using effective techniques.
- ELA.C.4 Demonstrate command of standard English grammar and conventions when writing.
- ELA.C.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences using effective techniques.
- ELA.C.4 Demonstrate command of standard English grammar and conventions when writing.
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