Characters, Setting, Main Events - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Key Ideas and Details/ Craft and Structure
In the lesson "Characters, Setting, Main Events," first-grade students will delve into the enchanting world of literature, focusing on the foundational aspects of storytelling. Through the timeless fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf," learners will engage with story sequencing printables, identifying the central message, and describing characters, settings, and major events in detail.
This lesson is a stepping stone in understanding the structure of stories, which is crucial for developing reading comprehension skills. Students will learn to identify who the main characters are, where the story takes place, and what significant events drive the narrative forward. This knowledge not only enhances their ability to comprehend and enjoy stories but also lays the groundwork for their own storytelling and writing skills in the future.
Moreover, by analyzing the central message, students will start to appreciate the moral or lesson stories can impart, fostering critical thinking and values such as empathy and courage. Understanding characters, settings, and main events is essential for young readers to become thoughtful, analytic, and imaginative individuals. This lesson in reading literature, nestled within the Key Ideas and Details/Craft and Structure unit, is a fundamental part of their literary journey.
Estimated classroom time: 11 min
Chapter: Key Ideas and Details/ Craft and Structure
Unit: Reading Literature
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1st
4:00 min
Little Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf | Fairytale
video
2nd
3:00 min
Story Sequencing Printable
worksheet
3rd
4:00 min
Central Message, Describing Characters, Settings, and Major Events
Quiz
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Activity 1 / Little Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf | Fairytale
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Activity 2 / Story Sequencing Printable
When it comes to understanding plot, nothing is more important than understanding the order of events within a story.
Take your child’s reading skills up a notch with this fun and vibrant comprehension worksheet: Little Red Riding Hood, utilizing this favorite fairy tale to enhance reading comprehension! -
Activity 3 / Central Message, Describing Characters, Settings, and Major Events - Quiz
In this assessment, students will identify the central message and describe the characters, settings, and major events of familiar stories.
