Kindergarten Writing Plans Lesson 17 Day 4: Writing in response to the trade book, The Tiny Seed (not found in Harcourt) Comprehension Skill Addressed in Writing: Sequence of Events Report Card Skill Addressed: Students will use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing using informational text Before Reading: Just like the caterpillar, seeds change as they grow. As I read this story, think about how the tiny seed changes. Turn and tell your partner what you are listening for as I read. After Reading: Guide students to identify the sequence of changes that take place with the tiny seed. Go back to the text if needed to show students how to go back and find the information. Example: “What is the first thing that happens to the seed?” etc… Create a chart on the board or on chart paper. Sample: Seeds Change as they Grow Seed becomes full and round Roots grow down into the soil Stems and leaves grow up toward the sun and air The flower grows After you have created the chart, students can write the topic sentence, Seeds change as they grow. They can then do one of the following: Draw and label each step of the seeds growth Illustrate the 4 stages and write a sentence with each
Kindergarten Writing Plans Lesson 17 Day 4: Writing in response to the trade book, The Tiny Seed (not found in Harcourt) Comprehension Skill Addressed in Writing: Sequence of Events Report Card Skill Addressed: Students will use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing using informational text Before Reading: Just like the caterpillar, seeds change as they grow. As I read this story, think about how the tiny seed changes. Turn and tell your partner what you are listening for as I read. After Reading: Guide students to identify the sequence of changes that take place with the tiny seed. Go back to the text if needed to show students how to go back and find the information. Example: “What is the first thing that happens to the seed?” etc… Create a chart on the board or on chart paper. Sample: Seeds Change as they Grow Seed becomes full and round Roots grow down into the soil Stems and leaves grow up toward the sun and air The flower grows After you have created the chart, students can write the topic sentence, Seeds change as they grow. They can then do one of the following: Draw and label each step of the seeds growth Illustrate the 4 stages and write a sentence with each