Book Summary
It looks like Anna's school picnic will be ruined by rain. But Oma tells Anna about Opa's magic coat, which can change the weather. Anna dons the enormous coat and commands the sun to shine. In the beautiful weather, everyone has fun at the picnic—everyone except Anna. How can she enjoy a picnic while wearing a coat that makes her too slow to play and too hot to eat? 

About the Lesson 

Objectives

• Analyze character
• Identify r-controlled vowels
• Identify and use adjectives
• Identify and use figurative language: similes and personification 

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Make text-to-text and text-to-self connections 

Materials

• Book – Anna and the Magic Coat (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry-erase board
• Character Analysis, R-Controlled Vowels, Adjectives, Figurative Language worksheets
• Word journal (optional)

    Indicates an opportunity to use the book interactively (all activities may be completed with paper and pencil if books are not consumable) 

Vocabulary

• Oma, Opa, cupcakes, murmured, whoever, undid, swirled