Lesson Plans for THE MOON BOWL Level S

Expand on the Reading

Group Writing
Have students write a story that makes fun of a common type of story or genre. First, brainstorm types of stories that students are familiar with, such as folktales, mysteries, and fantasies. Help students identify the major events and characters of their chosen genre. Ask them how they would like to make fun of those elements, either by wildly exaggerating them, writing the opposite of expectations, or making them completely silly. 

Drama

  • Present a reader's theater version of the book. Assign roles including one or two narrators, Tom, the princess, the king, the old man, and the townspeople. Large roles may be divided between students, and students can take on more than one small role.
  • Talk about how students can play their characters in order to preserve the tone of the story. Encourage them to overact and have fun in the spirit of parody.
  • Allow students time to practice, and then present the play.

Assessment 

  • Monitor student discussion during the Comprehension section. Can they identify the elements of a fairy tale? Can they compare and contrast the traditional elements with the elements in The Moon Bowl? Do they understand how and why the author is making fun of fairy tales?
  • Review worksheet 2 to assess how well students can use conjunctions.
  • Enjoy students' reader's theater production.

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