Details and Share
Rainbow Fish
This lesson is designed to teach students understand the importance of being a good friend through literature and art activities.
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Subject:
Length of Time: About 45 Minutes
Common Core Alignment
CCSS: ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.2 - Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
Objectives & Outcomes
Students will be able to participate in shared viewing experiences, as well as listen to a variety of stories by following simple directions.
Materials Needed
- "Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister
- Rainbow Fish video
- Paper with fish shape on it
- Pre-cut scales of colored paper and aluminum foil
- Glue
- Coloring materials
Procedure
Opening to Lesson
Show the students the Rainbow Fish Book and walk through the book with them asking for predictions as you show the images and share the title etc.
Body of Lesson
Direct Teaching
Watch the Rainbow Fish video and discuss with the students whether or not Rainbow Fish was a good friend and what parts of the video showed it.
Independent Practice
After the video I will then tell the students that they are going to make their own Rainbow Fish. I will give them the following instructions: First, put your name on the back in the middle. Next, glue your scales onto your fish. Then color you fish’s head, fin, and tail. Finally, cut out your fish.
Closing
Hang the fish around the classroom and discuss the importance of being a good friend and maybe discuss examples of when students have been a good friend to others or others to them.
Assessment & Evaluation
Through guided questions, close monitoring and informal observation; the teacher will be able to assess student’s ability and understanding of the subject being introduced. Through individually assessing during independent practice and reviewing during guided practice the teacher will be able to evaluate students. Also, be sure to keep an eye out for anyone who is misusing the magnifying glasses.
Modification & Differentiation
Students may work in groups or individually in order to complete their assignments. In order to accommodate for all students, allow extra time to review for lower students and extra worksheets to occupy the time of advanced students.
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