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Gratitude Storytime Adventure

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Abbey Bumgarner

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Gratitude Storytime Adventure

Explore and express gratitude

In this lesson, students will engage in a storytime session focused on gratitude, followed by a discussion to explore the characters' expressions of thankfulness. They will then write their own short story about gratitude, fostering both comprehension and creative writing skills. This lesson is important as it helps students recognize and appreciate the positive aspects of their lives, promoting emotional well-being and empathy.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Explore and express gratitude

Materials

Storybook on gratitude, Discussion Questions, and Writing Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students what they think gratitude means.
  • Introduce the storybook and explain that they will listen to a story about gratitude.

Step 2

Storytime

10 mins

  • Read the selected storybook aloud to the class.
  • Encourage students to listen carefully to how the characters show gratitude.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to talk about the story.
  • Ask students how the characters expressed gratitude and why it was important.

Step 4

Writing Activity

8 mins

  • Distribute the writing worksheet.
  • Instruct students to write a short story about a time they felt grateful or showed gratitude.
  • Encourage creativity and personal reflection.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Invite a few students to share their stories with the class.
  • Conclude by highlighting the importance of gratitude in everyday life.
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Discussion

Gratitude Discussion

A guided discussion to explore the theme of gratitude in the story.

How did the characters in the story show gratitude?

Encourage students to think about specific actions or words used by the characters.







Why is it important to express gratitude?

Discuss the benefits of gratitude for both the giver and the receiver.







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Worksheet

Gratitude Writing Worksheet

A worksheet to help students write their own short story about gratitude.

Write about a time you felt grateful. What happened and how did you express your gratitude?

Think about a specific event or person that made you feel thankful.







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