Stellaluna Five Finger Retell

Stellaluna Canva Poster Group Project

This lesson plan is designed for first-grade students learning to read literature.

RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details

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Standards and Learners

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1.6.c Communicate Complex Ideas- Students use digital tools to visually communicate complex ideas to others.

Stellaluna book

Students' English Journals

Popsicle Sticks with students' names

Canva

Computers or Chromebooks

Materials Needed

Task

Task: The students will read Stellaluna and use the five-finger retell method to remember and comprehend the text. The students will then be grouped and each group will make a creative poster using Canva. The poster will include the characters, setting, major events, and how the book made them feel. The students will then present these projects.

Directions

1. Students will be taught about the five-finger retell method. A visual for this method will be displayed on the board on a PowerPoint slide. 2. Once the students all understand the five-finger method, TTW introduce Stellaluna to the class. They will talk about the cover and use the illustrations to predict what will happen. 3. As a class, we will read Stellaluna. TTW pause as elements such as setting, characters, beginning, middle, and end are revealed. 4. After reading the book, the students will be given time to write in their English journals. After ten minutes of thinking and reflecting independently on Stellaluna, the students will be divided into groups randomly using popsicle sticks with their names written on them. 5. The students will divide into groups and grab two Chromebooks per group. One student will be the researcher who fact-checks information, looks up definitions of words, etc. One student will be the builder; they will design the poster with everyone’s input. 6. The students will have 45-60 minutes to design a creative and unique poster based on the characters, setting, major events, and how the book made them feel. The students will use Canva for this project. 7. Once the students have completed their projects, each group will present their poster. The students may send their projects to the teacher's email, which will be displayed on the whiteboard.

Student Inquiry: Students can reflect on the project experience after completing it. Open dialogue will also be available throughout the making of the posters.

Student Choices and Student Inquiry

Student Choices: The students will be given creative freedom to design their posters. However, they must follow guidelines, including characters, settings, and major story events.

Student Reflection:Each group will be given a survey to evaluate its and their peers' performance throughout the project.

Anchor and Student Reflection

Anchor:The students keep a journal for their English notes throughout the year. They will be given time to independently journal about their experiences using the five-finger retell method. They may also use this journal to take notes about the book Stellaluna to help them with their project.

Presentation:Each group will be expected to present their poster.

Coaching/Feedback:TTW be available for questions, comments, or concerns while the students are making their posters. The teacher will also give feedback on students’ projects and presentations.

Collaboration/Teamwork, Teacher Coaching/Feedback, and Public Presentation

Collaboration and Teamwork:The students will be assigned into groups. Each group will create one poster together and be presented as a group.

Assessment:

Reflection Survey Link:file:///C:/Users/avalo/Desktop/Everything%20School/Digital%20Tools/Student%20Reflection%20Survey%20.pdf Rubric for project is available on next slide!

Assessment