Lesson Plans for PUPPETS level N

After Reading

Comprehending the Text
Discuss with children what they learned in each section of the book. This will help you to see the level of understanding they have. Ask for summaries as well as predictions regarding what they may learn in the upcoming sections.
Ask: (These questions can be split up or asked after each section, where appropriate.)
What was the section you just read about? Did you learn anything in this section that you didn’t know before? What did you think was the most interesting part of this section? Do you have any questions after reading this section that you didn’t have before? (Add to W section of KWL chart.) Was there any part of the text or reading that was particularly difficult for you? What was the author trying to teach us? Is there anything you would like to know more about that the author didn’t discuss? (Add to W section of KWL chart.)

Visual Learning
Much can be gained from photos in nonfiction books. This book describes how to make puppets. For this reason, it is important that the illustrations give examples of how to go about doing what the words are explaining. Have children look at the illustrations and give you feedback as to whether or not they feel the illustrations show what the author is describing in a way that would enable them to create their own puppets. By asking questions, you will be able to see what children learn from the visuals in the book. Ask: How does the author’s description of a puppet match the illustrator’s depiction? How would you have drawn the puppet?


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