- Author:
- Utah Lesson Plans
- Subject:
- English Language Arts, Science
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab, Lesson, Lesson Plan, Reading
- Level:
- Preschool
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- Language:
- English
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Read - Dream Snow
Overview
Child(ren) will read the book Dream Snow with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.
Summary
Child(ren) will be introduced to the book Dream Snow and read with an adult for the first time. Story will be re-read several times during the week.
This book is about a Farmer and his five animals. The farmer goes about his daily chores and rests. As he rests, he dreams of falling snow. When he wakes, he discovers it has snowed and realizes it is close to Christmas and he wants to celebrate with his animals.
Materials
The book Dream Snow written and illustrated by Eric Carle
Background for Teachers/Parents
Vocabulary with definitions:
cozy - comfortable and warm
gently - soft and slow
wintry - cold and looks like frost or snow
slung - to put something over your shoulder
Instructional Procedures
1st Read | 2nd Read | 3rd Read |
Ask these questions before reading the book. | ||
Looking at the cover and reading the title, I wonder what the farmer is going to dream about. Let’s read the book to find out | Yesterday we read about the farmer and his animals. Today as we read, I want you to pay close attention to the names of the animals and why you think the farmer named them as such. Would you give them the same names as the farmer did? | This time as we read, I want you to pay attention to the items the farmer dresses in before he goes outside. Why do you think he dresses that way and who do you think he may look like to his animals? |
After the book is read, follow up with the following questions. | ||
What did the farmer dream about? (snow). What did the snow cover in his dream? Did the snow actually cover the animals or something else? | What are the names of the animals? (One-horse, Two-cow, Three-sheep, Four- pig, Five-rooster) Why do you think he named them those names? Would you have named them differently? If so, what names would you have given them? | What did the farmer dress in? Why do you think he dressed that way? (gloves to keep his hands warm and dry, boots to keep his feet warm and dry, etc.) Do you think he looks like anyone? |
Writing Prompts to tie to understanding of the story content. | ||
What did the farmer dream of? | Which animal is your favorite in the story? | Do you know anyone that looks like the farmer in our story? Who? What can you tell me about that person? |
*A more detailed planning approach to repeated reading can be found by taking LETRS for Early Childhood Educators written by Lucy Hart Paulson and Louisa C. Moats
Time Frame & Group Size
Time Frame: 15-30 minutes
Group Size: Individual or small group
Standards
Main Standards:
- ELA 3 & 4 yr. 1.3
- ELA 3 & 4 yr. 1.4
- ELA 3 & 4 yr. 1.5
- ELA 3 & 4 yr. 1.8
- ELA 3 & 4 yr. 1.9
- ELA 3 & 4 yr. 2.2
- ELA 3 & 4 yr. 2.4
- ELA 3 & 4 yr. 2.5
- ELA 4 yr.2.7
- ELA 3 & 4 yr. .2.13
- ELA 3 & 4 yr. 2.17
- ELA 3 & 4 yr. 2.18
Additional Core Standards:
- Sci 3-4 yr.1.2
- ELA 3 yr. 3.1 and ELA 4 yr. 3.1
- ELA 4 yr.3.2
- ELA 4 yr 3.3
Author(s)
Jamie Robinson
with LETRS written by Lucy Hart Paulson and Louisa C. Moats