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Lesson Plan: Understanding Characters

Subject: English
Grade Level: 1
Duration: 30 minutes
Topic: Characters

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Identify and describe characters in a story.
2. Understand the role of characters in storytelling.
3. Express their thoughts about characters through drawing and writing.

Materials Needed

• A short picture book (suggestion: "Frog and Toad Are Friends" by Arnold Lobel)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Character graphic organizer handouts
• Crayons or colored pencils

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin with a brief discussion about what a character is. Ask students, "Who can tell me what a character is?"
• Explain that characters are the people, animals, or things in a story that help tell the tale.

Read Aloud (10 minutes)

• Read a chosen picture book aloud to the class.
• As you read, pause occasionally to ask questions about the characters. For example:
  • "Who is the main character?"
  • "What do we know about this character?"

Discussion (5 minutes)

• After reading, lead a discussion about the characters in the story.
• Use the following guiding questions:
  • "What did you like about the main character?"
  • "Was there a character you didn’t like? Why?"
  • "Do you think the characters were brave, funny, or kind? Can you describe why?"

Activity: Character Graphic Organizer (10 minutes)

• Distribute the character graphic organizer handouts.
• Instruct students to draw their favorite character from the story in the box.
• Below the drawing, have them write one or two sentences describing their character's feelings or actions in the story.
• Offer assistance as needed, encouraging creativity and personal expression.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Invite a few students to share their drawings and descriptions with the class.
• Summarize the importance of characters in stories and how they help us understand the plot.

Homework Assignment

Task: Character Reflection

1. Think about your favorite character from a book, movie, or TV show.
2. Draw a picture of that character.
3. Write two sentences about what makes that character special.

Homework Example Answers

1. Character: Peter Rabbit

   • Drawing: (Illustration of Peter Rabbit)
   • Sentences: "Peter Rabbit is brave because he sneaks into Mr. McGregor’s garden. He is also very curious and loves adventures."

2. Character: Elsa from Frozen

   • Drawing: (Illustration of Elsa)
   • Sentences: "Elsa can create ice and snow with her magic. She is a strong and caring sister to Anna."

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Assessment

Students will be assessed based on:

• Participation in the class discussion.
• Completeness and creativity of the graphic organizer and homework assignment.

Extensions

For advanced learners, encourage them to write a short paragraph about how their favorite character would react in a different situation or story.

This lesson will help students understand the concept of characters in literature while fostering their creativity and personal expression.