The Magic of Books: Let’s Explore Stories and Poems!
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about books and stories.
- Talk about your favorite books and why you like them.
- Read a short story about a girl who loves books.
- Listen to an author talk about their new book.
- Write about a book you’ve read.
Key Words:
- Book: A set of printed pages that tell a story.
- Novel: A long book that tells a fictional story.
- Poem: A short piece of writing, often with rhythm or rhyme.
- Author: The person who writes the book.
- Character: A person in a story.
Let’s Talk About It!
- What is your favorite book? Why do you like it?
- What kind of books do you like to read? (Adventure, fantasy, mystery, romance?)
- Have you ever read a book that made you laugh or cry?
Let’s Read a Story!
Sarah loved to visit her town’s old library. One day, she found a secret room full of old books. One book looked especially interesting. She opened it and started to read. The words seemed to come alive, telling her stories of faraway places and long ago.
Questions About the Story:
- Where did Sarah find the secret room?
- What was special about the book she found?
- How did the book make Sarah feel?
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short interview with an author talking about their latest book. Focus on the words the author uses to describe the story and characters.)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is a bookworm. The other wants a book recommendation.
Example:
- Person 1: “I’m looking for a new book to read. Do you have any suggestions?”
- Bookworm: “I just finished a great adventure story called ‘The Lost City.’ It’s about a group of friends who find a hidden treasure. You should read it!”
Homework:
Write a short book review. It can be about any book you’ve read, even if it’s not in English!
- What was the book about?
- Who were the main characters?
- Did you like the book? Why or why not?
Extra Fun:
If you can, go to your library and pick out a new book to read!
