The student will turn in their letter, if finished, at the end of the period. If the letter is not finished, it is homework and will be expected to be turned in the next morning when school starts. Advance Preparation by Teacher: Copy of by Steven Kellogg. Paul Bunyan Example letter Writing rubric Writing letter paper Writing music Procedure: Introduction/Motivation: anyone know how we got so many in the United States? Does anyone know how the Grand “Does Canyon was formed?” (Give students time to reflect and answer) (Bloom’s: Comprehension) as “Well, the legend goes, these were created by Paul Bunyan. Of course, this is fantasy. Can someone tell me again what fantasy means?” (Choose a student to answer) (Bloom’s: Knowledge) is correct. Fantasy “That means that it is false, or not real. However, it is an interesting folktale and these stories made Paul Bunyan a hero.” Step-by-Step Plan: read by Steven Kellogg. (Gardner’s: Verbal-Linguistic) Paul Bunyan After reading the book, ask students about certain parts of the book and if they think these parts could happen in real life. (Bloom’s: Analysis) Then, ask students why they believe Paul Bunyan is known as a hero. Next, discuss reasons why someone may be a hero and some qualities that heroes have. (brave, kind, intelligent, loving, famous) (Gardner’s: Interpersonal) Ask several students to who their heroes are and why. Send students back to their desks. Hand out writing paper and rubric. Tell students that they are going to write a letter to their hero. Put rubric on the projector and read it to students. The teacher will put her example letter on the overhead projector and will read to class. (Gardner’s: Visual-Spatial) Give students time to work independently on their letters. (Gardner’s: Intrapersonal) Turn on classical music low so they can listen as they work (writing music). (Gardner’s: Musical) Walk around and answer questions. Closure: (At the end of the time, have the students who are finished with their letters turn them in. Other students, who are not finished, instruct them to take it home as homework and turn it in the next morning.)
The student will turn in their letter, if finished, at the end of the period. If the letter is not finished, it is homework and will be expected to be turned in the next morning when school starts. Advance Preparation by Teacher: Copy of Paul Bunyan by Steven Kellogg. Example letter Writing rubric Writing letter paper Writing music Procedure: Introduction/Motivation: “Does anyone know how we got so many in the United States? Does anyone know how the Grand Canyon was formed?” (Give students time to reflect and answer) (Bloom’s: Comprehension) “Well, as the legend goes, these were created by Paul Bunyan. Of course, this is fantasy. Can someone tell me again what fantasy means?” (Choose a student to answer) (Bloom’s: Knowledge) “That is correct. Fantasy means that it is false, or not real. However, it is an interesting folktale and these stories made Paul Bunyan a hero.” Step-by-Step Plan: read Paul Bunyan by Steven Kellogg. (Gardner’s: Verbal-Linguistic) After reading the book, ask students about certain parts of the book and if they think these parts could happen in real life. (Bloom’s: Analysis) Then, ask students why they believe Paul Bunyan is known as a hero. Next, discuss reasons why someone may be a hero and some qualities that heroes have. (brave, kind, intelligent, loving, famous) (Gardner’s: Interpersonal) Ask several students to who their heroes are and why. Send students back to their desks. Hand out writing paper and rubric. Tell students that they are going to write a letter to their hero. Put rubric on the projector and read it to students. The teacher will put her example letter on the overhead projector and will read to class. (Gardner’s: Visual-Spatial) Give students time to work independently on their letters. (Gardner’s: Intrapersonal) Turn on classical music low so they can listen as they work (writing music). (Gardner’s: Musical) Walk around and answer questions. Closure: (At the end of the time, have the students who are finished with their letters turn them in. Other students, who are not finished, instruct them to take it home as homework and turn it in the next morning.)
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