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Adventure Awaits: The Fox and the Hound

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Lesson Plan

Adventure Awaits: The Fox and the Hound

The member will identify key characters, settings, and events in 'The Fox and the Hound.' The member will analyze how the elements of the story contribute to the themes of friendship and adventure. The member will demonstrate comprehension by creating a visual representation that connects narrative details with the story's central themes.

Adding clear learning objectives and aligning with Tennessee Common Core Standards enhances instructional clarity and ensures that students meet defined literacy benchmarks.

Audience

Kindergarten and First Grade

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Interactive reading, guided discussion, and art creation.

Materials

Storybook: The Fox and the Hound, Construction Paper, Markers or Crayons, Glue Stick, Child-Safe Scissors, Pipe Cleaners, and Visual Story Representation Worksheet

Prep

Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

  • Review the story and identify key narrative elements and discussion points based on the new objectives.
  • Prepare guiding questions that probe the texts’ themes of friendship and adventure while linking them to Tennessee Common Core Standards for ELA (e.g., K.RL.1, 1.RL.3).
  • Organize art supplies for the visual representation activity and familiarize yourself with the Visual Story Representation Worksheet.
  • Identify and prepare to discuss vocabulary words with definitions that are key to understanding the story:
    • Friendship: A close bond between people who care about each other.
    • Adventure: An exciting or unusual experience that involves exploration or a journey.
    • Journey: A long trip or a process of personal or literal discovery.
    • Brave: Showing courage and facing challenges even when scared.
    • Loyalty: A strong feeling of support or allegiance to someone or something.
  • Ensure a clear explanation of expected learning outcomes so students understand the connections between the story, vocabulary, and the standards.

Step 1

Warm Welcome & Introductions

5 minutes

  • Greet students and spark excitement by asking: 'What adventure awaits us today?'
  • Introduce the story and themes, emphasizing how friendships and adventures are explored in the tale.
  • Briefly explain that today’s activities will help us learn important reading skills and new vocabulary words along with their definitions, all aligned with Tennessee's standards.

Step 2

Story Reading & Discussion

15 minutes

  • Read 'The Fox and the Hound' aloud with expressive dialogue and gestures.
  • Pause to ask questions such as: 'How do you think the fox feels?' and 'What makes a good friend?'
  • Introduce key vocabulary words along with their definitions:
    • Friendship: A close bond between people who care about each other.
    • Adventure: An exciting or unusual experience that involves exploration or a journey.
    • Journey: A long trip or a process of personal or literal discovery.
    • Brave: Showing courage in the face of challenges.
    • Loyalty: A strong feeling of support or allegiance.
  • Discuss each term's meaning in the context of the story and encourage thoughtful responses that connect story events with the reading objectives and state standards.

Step 3

Art Activity: Visual Story Representation

15 minutes

  • Instruct students to create a drawing of their favorite scene from the story using the provided art supplies.
  • Remind students to incorporate ideas from the key vocabulary words (and their definitions) to show how characters' feelings and actions convey the story’s adventure and friendship themes.
  • Provide support and ask them to refer to their Visual Story Representation Worksheet to organize their ideas.

Step 4

Wrap-Up & Check for Understanding

10 minutes

  • Invite volunteers to present their artwork and discuss their scene choices.
  • Review the vocabulary words and their definitions in the context of the story.
  • Lead a reflective discussion linking their representations with the lesson objectives, vocabulary, and Tennessee Common Core Standards.
  • Summarize how identifying narrative details and understanding key vocabulary enhances overall comprehension of the story.
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Slide Deck

Adventure Awaits: The Fox and the Hound

Welcome to our story adventure! Today we'll explore friendship and adventure through a wonderful tale.

Introduce the lesson with enthusiasm. Mention the exciting adventure they'll embark on and tie it to the story 'The Fox and the Hound.'

Warm Welcome & Introductions

  • What adventure awaits us today?
  • Let's talk about our own adventures and friendships!

Greet the children and engage them with a short discussion on what adventures mean to them. Use expressive tone and simple language.

Story Time: Reading & Discussion

  • Read 'The Fox and the Hound' aloud with expressive dialogue.
  • Pause for questions:
    • How do you think the fox feels?
    • What makes a good friend?
  • Let’s share our ideas!

Explain the storytelling section. Use engaging tone and prompt questions during reading.

Art Activity: Draw Your Favorite Scene

  • Use construction paper, markers, crayons, glue, and scissors.
  • Draw your favorite scene from the story.
  • Think about the adventure and how the characters feel.

Guide the students on how to create their art. Remind them to depict feelings and choices related to adventure and friendship.

Wrap-Up & Check for Understanding

  • Volunteers share their artwork.
  • Reflect: What did we learn about friendship and adventure?
  • Recap the key points of today’s lesson.

Use this slide to wrap up the lesson. Invite volunteers to show their work and ask questions to check understanding.

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Worksheet

Visual Story Representation Worksheet

In this worksheet, you will create a drawing and answer questions to show your understanding of the story, "The Fox and the Hound." Follow the prompts below and use the space provided to organize your ideas and creativity.

Part 1: Drawing Your Favorite Scene

Think about the story and choose your favorite part. Draw a picture of that scene. Be sure to include the characters and show how they feel.

Draw your scene below:










Part 2: Describing Your Drawing

Answer the questions below to explain your drawing:

  1. What scene did you choose to draw and why?





  2. How do you think the characters are feeling in your scene?





  3. What adventure does this scene remind you of?





Part 3: Reflection

Reflect on the story’s theme of friendship and adventure:

  • What did you learn about friendship from the story?





  • How can you go on your own adventures?





Keep your drawing and answers safe because you might share them with the class later!

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