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An Army of Readers 1 April 19, 2013
Lesson Plan Options
Kindergarten
The Sneetches……………………………………………..2
The Rainbow Fish………………………………………….3, 4
Because a Little Bug Went Ka-Choo...…………………..5, 6
1st Grade
A Symphony of Whales……………………………………7, 8
Thank you Mr. Falker………………………………………9, 10
Miss Rhumphius…………………………………………...11, 12
Wanda’s Roses…………………………………………….13, 14
2nd Grade
Miss Tizzy…………………………………………………..15, 16
The Lion and the Mouse…………………………………..17, 18
The Wartville Wizard………………………………………19, 20
3rd Grade
The Lorax…………………………………………………...21, 22
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday………...23, 24
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Army of Readers – Lesson Plan Overview
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Submitted By: Nikki McClees
Book Title The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss
Purpose of Activity Although it is difficult to admit, we all are influenced by our prejudices. The more we are aware of our prejudices, the less harmful they are. This book by Dr. Seuss helps children see the silliness of judging people by their appearance rather than by their character.
Learning Objectives (Bulleted)
The learner will:
-Learn the importance of respect for others.
-Discuss why it is important not to allow any form of prejudice in our family or community. What damage could it do? What are the benefits of treating everyone with fairness and respect?
Duration of Reading - Activity Reading duration- 15 minutes Activity duration- 15 minutes
Materials Needed Various small toys with different attributes. Possibly legos and/or
duplos because of the different colors and sizes.
Source Link http://learningtogive.org/teachers/literature_guides/Sneetches.asp
Instructional Procedures:
Have students sort toys into different groups by attributes such as color, size, or body
covering. Talk about whether these differences make them better or worse than other
pieces and what they can do when put together.
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Army of Readers – Lesson Plan Overview
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Submitted By: Angela Hull
Book Title The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Purpose of Activity This lesson introduces the concept of sharing and its relationship to a harmonious society. It also introduces good citizenship as learning how to solve problems, increases listening comprehension and use of critical thinking skills.
Learning Objectives (Bulleted) The learner will:
identify letters in the story.
identify and describe the behaviors of the characters and describe how Rainbow Fish felt at the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
discuss how the concept of sharing helped solve the problem.
identify characteristics associated with good citizenship.
learn how to resolve conflicts.
Duration of Reading - Activity Reading Duration: 10 minutes Activity Duration: 20-30 minutes
Materials Needed The Rainbow Fish
Pre-cut Fish Shaped Paper
Crayons
Foil
Glue sticks
Instructor (Volunteer) Procedures: Anticipatory Set: "Did you ever have something that other people wanted? Were you boastful about your possession? What does it mean to share? Can you share parts of your body?" Explore the answers that the children contribute and then tell them about the story and its meaning, "Sharing is good, being selfish is not. You cannot buy friends, but not sharing can cause people to ostracize you if you are boastful of your possessions."
Hold up the cover of the book The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. Activate prior knowledge by asking children to describe what they see.
Read the book to the class. Discuss the artwork and the different types of ocean life that are seen on each page.
On selected pages, stop and encourage the students to interact with the book in the following
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ways: o Hypothesize about what may happen next, what might the motives of the characters be,
why something is happening, etc. o Have the children discuss other solutions that may have been utilized to resolve the
conflict and what the consequences would have been. Discuss good citizenship using the characters of the story as models. The art lesson will be to make a rainbow fish using the materials above. The children will color
both sides of the fish with crayons. They will then attach a piece of foil with glue sticks to be the shiny scale. Classrooms can display the fish by hanging them from a string in a central location for all of the students to enjoy along with a sign of the sharing principle.
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Army of Readers – Lesson Plan Overview
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Submitted By: Angela DeVries
Book Title Because a Little Bug went Ka-Choo by Rosetta Stone
Purpose of Activity The students respond to text and apply the concept of how a
little action can make a big impact
Learning Objectives (Bulleted) The learner will:
• Identify how a small action can make a big impact
• Discuss ways that they can make a difference through small actions
Duration of Reading - Activity Reading duration-15min Activity duration-30 min
Materials Needed -Book (provided)
-yellow tagboard strips for headband (provided)
-pipe cleaners
-tape (provided)
-stapler
-scissors
-markers
Instructional Procedures:
Introduce and read the book Because a Little Bug went Ka-Choo by Rosetta Stone
• Ask students about what happened in the end of the book.
• Ask students how a little bug could cause such a big scene.
• Let the students know that their actions make a difference, and that
even small things can create big changes.
• Tell students that if they do an act of kindness for another person,
like open a door for them, that person could go and do an act of
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kindness for another person, like buy someone who is hungry a
meal. If everyone did something like this, then just imagine how the world would be a better place.
• Explain that students will now be making their very own bug antenna
headbands, so they can become “little bugs” who start something big through their own acts of kindness. Tell them that while they
are making their headbands to think of acts of kindness that they
can do little things to make a difference.
• Model the making of the headband. Color the headband with orange
stripes if possible or time permits. Tape the pieces together so it
is long enough to fit the student’s head. Then, attach two black pipe cleaners to the front of the headband with tape or stapler
and curl the ends.
• If there is time, ask students to share what acts of kindness they will perform
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Army of Readers – Lesson Plan Overview
Grade Level: 1st Grade
Submitted By: Troy La Huis
Submitted By: Troy La Huis
Book Title A Symphony of Whales by Steven Schuch
Purpose of Activity The students listen and respond to a story about caring and
philanthropy related to environmental stewarship and animal
welfare. They will carry out a service project, decorating and
donating Adopt-Me pet bandanas.
Learning Objectives (Bulleted) The learner will:
• listen to and respond to the literature book A
Symphony of Whales.
• define service.
• experience service by decorating Adopt-Me pet
bandanas.
• donate pet bandanas to a local animal shelter of
their choice.
Duration of Reading - Activity Reading duration - 20 min Activity duration - 20 min
Materials Needed - Book, A Symphony of Whales (provided)
- fabric, cut in triangle-shaped pet bandanas (approximately
21"x21"x30") - one for each student (provided)
- assorted fabric markers
Source Link http://learningtogive.org/lessons/unit244/lesson3.html
Instructional Procedures:
Anticipatory Set:
Ask the students if they remember the "big word" philanthropy and what it means.
Tell the students that you have another "big word" for them to learn. Write the word
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"beluga" on a display board, say the word, and ask the students to repeat it. Ask: Does any
one know what a "beluga" is? Allow students to volunteer their ideas. If a students don't
suggest that a beluga is a kind of whale, tell the students and then give them the following
background information about beluga whales: also known as a white whale because of its
white color, lives in the Arctic Ocean (show on a map), sometimes called a Sea Canary
Whale because of its high-pitched song, grows up to 16 feet long, in some areas they are
considered endangered.
•Write the word endangered on chart paper or the display board. Tell the students that
animals are considered endangered when a species or group of living things is 'in danger' of
dying out. This usually happens when their environment changes and they are not able to
get the basic things they need to stay alive -- food, clean water, and a clean habitat (place
to live). In some places, beluga whales are in danger of dying because people have changed
their habitats.
•Tell the students that they are going to listen to a book called A Symphony of Whales,
which is a story based on something that really happened. Show the cover of the book and
ask if they know what a symphony is. Explain that it is a kind of musical piece. Ask them to
think about why the author used this title as they listen to the story.
1. Read the story aloud, checking for understanding.
2. During and after the reading, ask the following questions: ◦What did Glashka hear
inside her head?
◦How was the sea important to the people in Glashka's village?
◦How did the people decide to help the whales? What was the outcome?
◦In what ways have you helped animals or others?
◦Why is it important to help animals or others?
3. Explain to the children that they will now practice giving and sharing that involves
animals by making Adopt-Me pet bandanas and donating (giving) them to animal
shelters. Donating pet bandanas is considered service because it demonstrates
kindness by helping animals in shelters find new homes.
4. Distribute one pet bandana to each student. Next, allow students to use fabric
markers to decorate the bandanas (decorations may include paw prints, puppies, or
kittens and such phrases as "Bow Wow" or "Woof!/Meow!" "I am your Friend."
5. Brainstorm with students animal shelters that they can give their bandanas to.
6. After the students have completed their bandanas, donate them to your chosen
recipients.
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Army of Readers – Lesson Plan Overview
Grade Level: 1st Grade
Submitted By: Troy La Huis
Book Title Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco
Purpose of Activity While listening and discussing the story, Thank You, Mr. Falker,
students will identify the negative effects of teasing, bullying
and discrimination. The students will employ the definition of
philanthropy as related to the treatment and respect for others.
This will encourage children to consider the effects of their own
behavior when participating in positive or negative behaviors.
Children will be given an opportunity to demonstrate
philanthropic acts.
Learning Objectives (Bulleted) The learner will:
• define the words teasing, bullying and
discrimination.
• investigate ways to address the issues of teasing,
bullying and discrimination.
• define philanthropy.
• identify how the main character was teased and
discriminated against.
• reflect on feelings of a time he/she gave or
received a compliment.
Duration of Reading - Activity Reading duration - 20 min Activity duration - 15 min
Materials Needed - Book, Thank You, Mr. Falker (provided)
- Compliment Cards (provided)
- pencils / markers
Source Link http://learningtogive.org/lessons/unit461/lesson1.html
Instructional Procedures:
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Anticipatory Set:
Write the words teasing, bullying and discrimination on the board. Have the learners share
what they think each word means and share some examples of each. Tell them that you are
going to read a story based on the real life experiences of the author. Hold up the book
allowing a few minutes to discuss the cover. Tell them to listen for examples of these terms
as you read the story.
1. Read the book Thank You, Mr. Falker to the learners and allow time for discussion.
2. After the book has been read, ask the learners to share some experiences that they
may have that are similar to the experiences that Trisha had. Were they teased or
not allowed to do something? Did anyone help them overcome something that was
difficult to do?
3. Remind learners the book, Thank You, Mr. Falker discussed ways that acting for the
common good
4. Have each child give an “I think you’re wonderful coupon” to the person sitting next
to him/her.
5. Have each child write a second “I think you’re wonderful coupon” to a person outside
of the classroom. This could be someone at home, someone else in the school,
someone they interact with after school.
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•Discuss ways that acting for the common good, respecting others and respecting
differences of others can reduce conflict in school and the community.
•Ask the learners to think of a time when their feelings were hurt and how they felt. Ask
for volunteers to share a time when they had their feelings hurt and how they felt. Then
ask for volunteers to share a time when they received or gave a compliment and how that
felt?
•Briefly discuss with the learners how most people felt when they were teased or had their
feelings hurt compared with how they felt when giving/receiving compliments.
•Review with the learners who Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was. Also remind them that he
believed that conflicts could be solved by using kind words to get along and work with
others.
•Ask learners how they can take the knowledge they learned from the book, Thank You, Mr.
Falker to carry on Dr. King's legacy.
•Brainstorm activities that the learners could do to carry on Dr. King's legacy of using kind
words to get along and work with others so that no one in the class has "bad feelings."
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Army of Readers – Lesson Plan Overview
Grade Level: 1st grade
Submitted By: Lindy Nawrocki
Book Title
Miss Rhumphius
Purpose of Activity
This lesson demonstrates to the learners
that by enhancing and caring for the
environment they are demonstrating acts of
philanthropy and that environmental
stewardship is the civic responsibility of
everyone. Learning Objectives (Bulleted)
Respond to the story Miss Rumphius by
describing the main character's actions
and motivations.
Brainstorm ideas for volunteering for the
common good to make the world more
beautiful.
Define philanthropy as giving of time,
talent, and treasure for the common
good.
Duration of Reading - Activity Reading Duration: 15 minutes Activity Duration: 15-30 minutes
Materials Needed
The book “Miss Rhumphius” by Barbara Clooney
Tissue Paper, pipe cleaners
Instructor (Volunteer) Procedures
Show the cover of the book Miss Rumphius by Barbara Clooney (see
Bibliographical References). Tell the students that the flowers on the cover are
called lupines. Tell the students that this is a story about a philanthropist who
made the world more beautiful. A philanthropist is someone who gives her time,
talent, and treasure for the common good of her community. Tell students to
listen for how and why she did this. Read the book to the students.
While you are reading, stop periodically to ask the students to describe Miss
Rumphius. Write their descriptive words on the board (e.g. brave, creative, smart,
selfless, etc.).
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After reading, discuss the following questions:
o Why did Mrs. Rumphius want to do something to make the world more beautiful?
o How did her grandfather inspire her?
o How did Miss Rumphius share her time, talent, and treasure for the common
good? (She shared her time by planting her seeds, her talent of gardening, and her
treasure of her seeds.) Discuss the definition of philanthropy (sharing time,
talent, or treasure or taking action for the common good).
o Has anyone ever inspired you? (such as brothers or sisters who are good at sports)
o What choice did Miss Rumphius have? Do you think choice is important when you are
a philanthropist, or is it better if someone tells you what to do?
o Was Miss Rumphius selfish or selfless with her time, talent, and treasures? Give
some evidence for your answers.
o How did she show commitment to her work of making the world more beautiful?
Discuss how Miss Rumphius was working alone, but as a member of a community.
What community job did she hold? How did she help people? When she traveled,
did she become part of other communities? What communities do you belong to?
Tell the students that the class has an opportunity to be philanthropists in their
community like Miss Rumphius. Ask the students whether they think their actions
will inspire other students to look for ways to help.
Activity: make paper flowers. Supplies: pipe cleaners, tissue paper
Step 1: Cut sheets (This would be done by me before the class session) o Cut five sheets of tissue paper to the same size. The bigger the sheets, the bigger the
flowers.
Step 2: Stack sheets o Stack the sheets one on top of the other so they overlap exactly.
Step 3: Fold stack o Fold the stack of tissue paper like an accordion; first to one side, then to the other.
Make sure the folds are even.
Step 4: Make stem o Bend a pipe cleaner three inches from its top and wrap it tightly around the center of
the folded accordion. Twist the short end of the pipe cleaner around the long end so that it holds the paper together. This is your stem.
Step 5: Fluff sheets o Make your flower bloom by gently separating the sheets of tissue paper and fluffing
them out.
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Army of Readers – Lesson Plan Overview
Grade Level: First Grade
Submitted By: Ariel Timm
Book Title Wanda’s Roses by Pat Brisson
Purpose of Activity Students will listen and respond to a story about a young
girl who creates a special “rose garden.” Her boundless
energy, giving spirit and continued optimism are
infectious and help to unite her neighborhood in the
spirit of giving and cooperation.
Learning Objectives (Bulleted) Identify and describe the behaviors of the characters
Name the problem and the solution that was
discovered in the story
Explain how, we as individuals can give for the
common good
Describe a benefit of group cooperation
Duration of Reading - Activity One 30 min class period
Materials Needed Tissue paper, pipe cleaners
Source Link
Instructional Procedures:
Anticipatory Set:
Show the students a picture of a rose bush (see attachment). Elicit guesses as to what kind of flower
they think the bush will produce. Tell the students that you are going to read a story about a little girl
named Wanda who grows a very special rose garden.
•Read the book to the class. Use a finger to run under the line being read and to point to key picture
items.
•On selected pages, stop and encourage children to interact with the book in the following ways:
Identify key items in the pictures that will aid in listening comprehension (trash and debris in the
beginning; compare and contrast the look of the lot at the beginning of the story and at the end).
Hypothesize about what might happen next, what the motives of the characters might be, and why
something is happening.
Label the feelings of the characters.
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Discuss why Wanda decided to care for the rose bush and make it her own and why she continued to
nurture her rose bush even though people told her nothing was going to grow. (She wanted to see
something grow; She did not want to give up.)
How did Wanda solve the problem of “real roses” not growing on the bush? (She made paper roses
and attached them to the bush.)
In what ways did Wanda’s neighbors help with the empty lot? Why do you think they helped? (They
helped clean up the lot.)
How did Wanda’s and her neighbors’ efforts change the lot/neighborhood? (Together they created a
beautiful rose garden.)
Do you think Wanda would have succeeded without help? (Accept all reasonable answers, but guide
the students to the idea that working together was important in turning the lot into a “rose garden”.)
•Define common good. Talk about what a community is, and ask the kids what they like in their
communities. Brainstorm ways they can help others in their community, and help their community.
Activity: make paper roses.
Supplies: pipe cleaners, tissue paper
Step 1: Cut sheets (This would be done by me before the class session)
o Cut five sheets of tissue paper to the same size. The bigger the sheets, the bigger the
flowers.
Step 2: Stack sheets
o Stack the sheets one on top of the other so they overlap exactly.
Step 3: Fold stack
o Fold the stack of tissue paper like an accordion; first to one side, then to the other.
Make sure the folds are even.
Step 4: Make stem
o Bend a pipe cleaner three inches from its top and wrap it tightly around the center of
the folded accordion. Twist the short end of the pipe cleaner around the long end so
that it holds the paper together. This is your stem.
Step 5: Fluff sheets
o Make your flower bloom by gently separating the sheets of tissue paper and fluffing
them out.
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Army of Readers – Lesson Plan Overview
Grade Level: 2nd grade
Submitted By: Kayla Domeyer
Book Title Miss Tizzy by Libba Moore Gray
Purpose of Activity The students learn that a good deed done for others will
come back to you. Reinforces the concept of unconditional
kindness.
Learning Objectives (Bulleted) The learner will:
• Identify examples of kindness
• Discuss how acts of kindness make them feel (“warm fuzzies)
• Construct a “warm fuzzy” with a kind message to take home.
Duration of Reading - Activity Reading duration-15min Activity duration-30 min
Materials Needed -Book, Miss Tizzy (provided)
-Felt pom poms (provided)
-Squiggly eyes (provided)
-glue (provided)
-card stock feet (provided)
Inspiration Source Link http://learningtogive.org/lessons/unit63/lesson8.html
Instructional Procedures:
• Ask the students to think to themselves about who their
neighbors are. Do they know their neighbors? Do they like to do things with any of their neighbors? Ask students to tell the class
what they do with the people in their neighborhood. Can they
think of something kind that they or their family has done for a neighbor? Or, can they think of something kind that a neighbor
has done for them? Ask students to share any experience and
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talk about how it made them feel.
• Ask students what it means when we say "a good deed done for others will come back to you." Have them give examples from
Miss Tizzy. Ask students to decide how hard it is to be nice to
someone. Does it take a little extra effort or time? Would the results of friendship be worth the extra time or effort?
• Ask the students how it feels when someone does something nice for
you. Does it make you feel good? Do you get the “Warm Fuzzies?”
• Remind students that philanthropy is "giving of your time, talent or
treasure for others." Discuss why philanthropy is a desirable thing, using examples from the story and real life.
• Ask students to reflect on whether there is someone in their lives
who deserves a little extra attention. Ask each student to make a “warm fuzzy” to give to someone as a kindness. Students should
construct their warm fuzzies, and take them home to share.
Another day, reflect on how the Warm Fuzzies were received, and how giving them felt.
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Army of Readers – Lesson Plan Overview
Grade Level: 2
Submitted By: Leah
Book Title The Lion and the Mouse
Purpose of Activity This lesson introduces the idea of giving back. Students
hear a retelling of "The Lion and the Mouse" and relate
the ability of the mouse to help the lion with
the empowerment of children to make a difference.
Learning Objectives (Bulleted) tell an oral story (may use a storybook that
doesn't have words).
compare the lion/mouse relationship with an
adult/child relationship.
brainstorm the time, talent, and treasure children
may have that can make a difference in the
world.
describe the concepts of "giving back" and
"paying it forward."
Duration of Reading - Activity 45 minutes
Materials Needed Paper, pencil, crayons
Source Link http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit555/lesson2.html
Instructional Procedures:
Anticipatory Set:
Ask the students, "Do you think you can help someone who is bigger, stronger, or older than
you?" Listen to their ideas. Write some of their examples and sort their ideas into the following
categories: talents, time, and treasure. For example, someone may share their talent for social
media; share their time with a sick person; share their treasure in the form of a good book or
food for lunch. Tell them the fable, The Lion and the Mouse, tells how someone very small helped
someone very big and powerful.
Read the story to the class using engaging language and expressive voices.
Discuss the story
What did the lion do for the mouse? Why?
What did the mouse do for the lion? Why?
Do you think the mouse would have helped the lion if the lion had not freed him? Why or
why not?
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What do you think it means "to give back"?
How is this a story about being good citizens?
Tell the students to compare and contrast a mouse and a lion (you may use a Venn
diagram). Then ask the students how the mouse and lion are similar to a child and an
adult. Ask, "what can a child do to help an adult?"
Discuss things children can do that are good for the community. Brainstorm the time,
talent, and treasure children may have that can make a difference in the world.
Describe the concepts of "giving back" and "paying it forward." When someone does
something nice for you, you can pass it on by doing something nice for someone else.
Ask. "How does that make the whole community better?"
Activity:
o Challenge the students to look for opportunities to help when it is not expected of
them. Have the students draw a picture and write a description of what they will
do to help others. If there is extra time, students can take turns sharing their
pictures with the class.
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Army of Readers – Lesson Plan Overview
Grade Level: Second
Submitted By: Troy La Huis
Book Title The Wartville Wizard
Purpose of Activity The purpose of this unit is to learn the term “reduce”
as it pertains to trash and the environment. They will
do this by hearing the story, The Wartville
Wizard. Learners will brainstorm ways that they can
reduce trash and why it is important. They will also
review what the term philanthropist means (someone
who gives of their “time, talents or treasures for the
common good”) and link this term to their study
of trash reduction and conservation.
Learning Objectives (Bulleted) The learner will:
Understand the concept of reducing trash.
Brainstorm ways to reduce trash in their schools
and homes.
Make a book mark using recycled materials.
Duration of Reading - Activity 45 minutes
Materials Needed Book: The Wartville Wizard by Don Madden
Paint cards
Ribbons
Stickers
Markers/ Crayons
Source Link http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit368/lesson1.html
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Instructional Procedures:
Show the learners the book cover of The Wartville Wizard and ask them to predict what
they think the story will be about. Discuss title, author and illustrator. Discuss the
wizard’s facial expression and have the students predict why they think he looks so
angry.
Read the story, The Wartville Wizard stopping periodically to check for comprehension
and to review any unknown vocabulary words.
At the end of the story ask learners the question: “Why do you think it is important to
reduce trash?”
Inform the learners that our landfills are filling up (you may have to tell them what a
landfill is and how they get full)! If you have access to a computer or trade book, show
them pictures of landfills. Every American creates an average of 4.5 pounds (1.7
meters) of trash per day!
Explain the importance of recycling our trash so that we can reuse items in order to
reduce trash that goes into our landfills. Ask the learners “How can you recycle at your
homes?”
Explain that we are going to recycle today by making bookmarks out of used paint cards
and ribbon
o Choose a paint card (pre-punch holes in the top of the paint cards)
o Fold a piece of ribbon in half.
o Put the looped end of the ribbon through the hole in the top of the paint card so that it is
half way through. Pull the bottom ends of the ribbon through the loop and pull tight.
o Decorate your bookmarks with stickers or by drawing on them.
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Army of Readers – Lesson Plan Overview
Grade Level: Third
Submitted By: Nikki McClees
Book Title The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Purpose of Activity To help students see the big picture about conserving
resources for the common good.
Learning Objectives (Bulleted) Listen to and respond to a literature story.
Learn and discuss what natural resources are.
Discuss the importance of conserving natural
resources.
Experience creating and caring for a natural
resource.
Duration of Reading - Activity Intro Book: 2-3 minutes Reading Duration: 10-15 minutes Book Discussion: 5 minutes Activity: 20 minutes Clean Up: 5 minutes
Materials Needed Copy of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Plastic cups, one for each class member
Dirt
Seeds
Newspaper or disposable tablecloths to make less
mess
Permanent Marker to label student’s cups
Watering can or bucket for water
Source Link http://learningtogive.org/teachers/literature_guides/Lorax.asp
Instructional Procedures:
Before reading, ask:
-What are natural resources?
- Ask if they feel it is everyone’s responsibility to care for them.
-Ask what would happen if we didn’t take care of them.
After reading, ask:
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-What was great about the area before the Once-ler cut down the first tree and started
his business?
-What did the Lorax warn him about?
-What happened next?
-Think about the actions of the Once-ler. Did he make choices for the common good, or
just for his own happiness?
-What kinds of things can we do to protect our environment?
Explain to students they will plant seeds that they can grow and transplant outdoors when the
weather is appropriate.
Give each student a cup of dirt and seeds. Have them plant seeds and water them.
Explain to them how to care for their seeds to get them to grow (water and sunlight).
Explain to students how planting plants, helps renew resources.
Discuss other ways to renew and recycle resources.
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Army of Readers – Lesson Plan Overview
Grade Level: 3rd
Submitted By: Angela DeVries
Book Title Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst
Purpose of Activity Students compare how they spend their time to how Alexander
from Alexander Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday spent his
money. They discuss positive incentives for saving and donating
money.
Learning Objectives (Bulleted) The learner will:
Compare and contrast choices of a book
character to choices in their own lives.
Choose action they can take to share their
resources with others in need.
Learn how to budget money between spending,
saving and philanthropic giving.
Duration of Reading - Activity
45 Minutes: 15 Minutes- Read Book 15 Minutes- Create Chart 15 Minutes- Discussion/ Group Sharing
Materials Needed Book: Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday
Large pieces of paper
Crayons/ markers
Chalk & chalkboard
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Instructional Procedures:
Ask the students if they are good spenders or savers of money. Listen to their responses
about whether they like to spend or save, given the opportunity. Remind them that they
have choices (spend, save, or donate).
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Tell students you are going to read aloud a story about a boy who had a
little money to spend. Tell them to listen for positive or negative influences
that affected the way that Alexander acted with his money. Read aloud
Alexander Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst.
After reading, have students fold a large piece of paper into three parts.
Unfold the paper and label the sections with the following headers: Spend,
Save, and Donate.
Tell the students to make a plan for how to use his or her own money in
these categories. He or she may draw pictures and/or write the things he or
she would like to buy. For example, in the spend section, he or she may
draw pencils, a stuffed animal, or playing cards. In the save section, he or
she may draw a walkie-talkie or a special doll. In the donate section, she or
he may draw a whale or a family eating at a soup kitchen.
Meet as a whole group to review the student’s answers. Make a chart on the
chalk board to list items that the students share. Each student shares their
answer to one category and adds to the discussion of all the answers.
Discuss how Alexander’s choices are like and different from what they would
choose. Discuss positive and negative incentives they have for earning,
saving, spending, and donating money.