- Author:
- Utah Lesson Plans
- Subject:
- Literature, Theater, English Language Arts
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab, Game, Lesson, Lesson Plan
- Level:
- Preschool
- Tags:
- License:
- Creative Commons Attribution
- Language:
- English
- Media Formats:
- Text/HTML
Drama - Re-enact Mel Fell
Overview
Children will be assigned a main character in a story they have recently read. They will act out the story with a beginning, middle, and end.
Mel is learning to fly and perseveres until she is successful.
Summary
Children will be assigned a main character in a story they have recently read. They will act out the story with a beginning, middle, and end.
Mel is learning to fly and perseveres until she is successful.
Materials
- Story props for each character
- Materials to make props if needed. This could include the following:
- Popsicle sticks
- Construction paper
- Glue
- Printouts of characters
- Labels
- Picture book Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor
Background for Teachers/Parents
It is recommended you read Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor with your child(ren) several times prior to completing this activity.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Each group will act out the known story to include main events from the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
- Children will take turns and engage in conversations with peers and adults.
Time Frame & Group Size
Time Frame: 30 minutes
Group Size: Small group
Standards
Main Standards:
- FA 3 & 4 yr. 1.2
- FA 3 & 4 yr. 1.3
- FA 3 & 4 yr. 1.4
- FA 3 & 4 yr 1.6
Additional Core Standards:
- ELA 3 & 4 yr 1.5
- ELA 3 & 4 yr 1.8
- ELA 3 & 4 yr. 1.9
- ELA 3 & 4 yr. 2.17
- LLP 3 & 4 yr. 2.4
Author(s)
Jamie Robinson