Folktales - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Review Across Genres
In the "Folktales" lesson, designed for Grade 1 students as part of the "Reading Literature" unit and the "Review Across Genres" chapter, students embark on an enchanting journey through the world of folktales, focusing on the timeless story of "The Tortoise and the Hare. " This lesson is structured to engage young learners with activities such as "The Tortoise and the Hare Worksheet" and "Sequencing: The Tortoise and the Hare Worksheet," along with an exploration of "Poetry and Folktales for Grade 1. "
Throughout this lesson, students will learn to identify the moral and underlying themes of folktales, with a special focus on perseverance, patience, and the importance of not underestimating others, as demonstrated in "The Tortoise and the Hare. " They will also develop their sequencing skills, which are crucial for understanding story structure and the progression of events. Through these activities, students will enhance their reading comprehension and critical thinking abilities.
Understanding folktales is important because it exposes students to diverse cultures and traditions, fostering a sense of empathy and global awareness. Additionally, it lays a foundational skill in analyzing literary works, a competency that is vital across all genres of literature and throughout their academic careers.
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Activity 1 / The Tortoise and the Hare Worksheet
Most stories have a lesson to learn or a message to share, but kids might need some assistance trying to find it. Use this free downloadable reading worksheet to set your child up for success! To begin, help learners read the story, which features a classic children’s tale that they have probably heard before. Joyful illustrations are included on the page to help young readers visualize the story’s events. To finish, help kids answer the question below by filling in the blank with the phrase that can also serve as the story’s lesson. Check the box next to the correct phrase to complete!
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Activity 2 / Sequencing: The Tortoise and the Hare Worksheet
For children to grow into independent readers as well as critical thinkers, they must be able to understand what they’re reading and the order in which the events occur. That’s why it’s so important to check your child’s comprehension of the sequence of events in a story. Use this brilliant sequencing worksheet from Kids Academy to do exactly that! After reading the classic story about the tortoise and the hare, encourage kids to look at the pictures on this page and put them in the correct order by checking the box next to the correct number for each event!
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Activity 3 / Poetry and Folktales for Grade 1 - Quiz
In this assessment, students will identify common features of poems and folktales.
