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What topic	RL.2.NM.3A
Number of lessons	10
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Course Plan: Reading in Grade 2 - Understanding Story Elements (RL.2.NM.3A)

Course Introduction

Welcome to the Grade 2 Reading Course! In this exciting 10-lesson course, students will delve into the world of stories, focusing on understanding key elements such as characters, settings, and events. This course is aligned with the RL.2.NM.3A standard, which emphasizes analyzing important story components.

Throughout the course, students will engage in interactive readings, discussions, and creative activities designed to deepen their comprehension and analytical skills. Students will also have the opportunity to explore various books, helping them familiarize themselves with diverse narratives.

Course Goals

• Understand Story Elements: Students will recognize and describe the essential components of a story, including characters, settings, and major events.
• Critical Thinking: Encourage students to think critically about what they read, discussing and analyzing character motivations and developments.
• Engagement with Texts: Foster a love for reading by exposing students to a variety of texts and narratives.

Course Aims

• To enhance reading comprehension skills by identifying and analyzing key story elements.
• To promote effective communication and discussion about narrative content.
• To cultivate an appreciation for different genres and styles of storytelling.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Story Elements

Lesson 1: What Is a Story?

• Content: Introduction to storytelling; understanding what makes a story.
• Activities: Group discussion; illustrate a personal story.
• Differentiated Texts:
  • "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle (Beginner)
  • "Frog and Toad Are Friends" by Arnold Lobel (Intermediate)

Lesson 2: Characters in Stories

• Content: Identifying characters; main vs. secondary characters.
• Activities: Character mapping; draw and describe a favorite character.
• Differentiated Texts:
  • "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" by James Dean (Beginner)
  • "Little Bear" by Else Holmelund Minarik (Intermediate)

Module 2: Exploring Settings

Lesson 3: What is a Setting?

• Content: Understanding the setting of a story; time and place.
• Activities: Create a visual map of the setting from a chosen book.
• Differentiated Texts:
  • "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak (Beginner)
  • "Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark" by Mary Pope Osborne (Intermediate)

Lesson 4: Comparing Settings

• Content: Comparing settings from different books.
• Activities: Discuss settings in pairs; write about how settings affect the story.
• Differentiated Texts:
  • "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown (Beginner)
  • "The Boxcar Children" by Gertrude Chandler Warner (Intermediate)

Module 3: Understanding Events

Lesson 5: Identifying Key Events

• Content: What are key events in a story?
• Activities: Create a timeline of events from a story.
• Differentiated Texts:
  • "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr. (Beginner)
  • "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl (Intermediate)

Lesson 6: Cause and Effect in Stories

• Content: Exploring how events are connected.
• Activities: Use graphic organizers to map cause and effect.
• Differentiated Texts:
  • "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats (Beginner)
  • "The Tale of Despereaux" by Kate DiCamillo (Intermediate)

Module 4: Putting It All Together

Lesson 7: Characters, Settings, and Events

• Content: Discuss how these elements work together in a story.
• Activities: Group discussions based on selected texts.
• Differentiated Texts:
  • "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" by Bill Martin Jr. (Beginner)
  • "The Magic School Bus: Inside Ralphie" by Joanna Cole (Intermediate)

Lesson 8: Analyzing a Story

• Content: Analyze a new story using learned elements.
• Activities: Fill in a story elements chart for a read-aloud.
• Differentiated Texts:
  • "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff (Beginner)
  • "Pippi Longstocking" by Astrid Lindgren (Intermediate)

Module 5: Creativity and Reflection

Lesson 9: Create Your Own Story

• Content: Combining story elements to create a story.
• Activities: Collaborative storytelling; draw illustrations for key scenes.
• Differentiated Texts:
  • "Bear Snores On" by Karma Wilson (Beginner)
  • "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame (Intermediate)

Lesson 10: Presenting Stories

• Content: Share original stories with classmates.
• Activities: Story circle; provide feedback and praise to peers.
• Differentiated Texts:
  • "The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson (Beginner)
  • "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle (Intermediate)

References

• Carle, E. (1969). The Very Hungry Caterpillar. New York: Putnam.
• Dahl, R. (1964). Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.
• DiCamillo, K. (2003). The Tale of Despereaux. New York: Candlewick Press.
• Lobel, A. (1970). Frog and Toad Are Friends. New York: Harper & Row.
• Numeroff, L. (1985). If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. New York: HarperCollins.
• Sendak, M. (1963). Where the Wild Things Are. New York: Harper & Row.
• Warner, G. C. (1924). The Boxcar Children. New York: Gertrude Chandler Warner.
• Cole, J. (1996). The Magic School Bus: Inside Ralphie. New York: Scholastic.
• Grahame, K. (1908). The Wind in the Willows. New York: Methuen & Co.
• Wilson, K. (2005). Bear Snores On. New York: pawsitive press.

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This course plan is designed to foster student engagement, critical thinking, and a love for literature while adhering to educational standards for Grade 2 reading comprehension.