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Story Map: Characters, Setting, Problem & Solution

Grade 1

Language

Curriculum Expectations:

1.2 Active Listening Skills

1.4 Demonstrating Understanding

2.2 Interactive Strategies

2.3 Clarity and Coherence

2.4 Appropriate Language

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon. By: Patty Lovell

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon (By: Patty Lovell)

"Molly Lou Melon is short and clumsy, has buck teeth, and has a voice that sounds like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor. She doesn't mind. Her grandmother has always told her to walk proud, smile big, and sing loud, and she takes that advice to heart.
But then Molly Lou has to start in a new school. A horrible bully picks on her on the very first day, but Molly Lou Melon knows just what to do about that" (Buffalo & Erie Country Public Library).

Materials

For this activity, all that is needed is the book, chart paper, and some markers. Other books can also be used for this activity.

Begin by discussing characters, settings, problems and solutions. If the class has already covered it, review the material. Introduce the main characters of the story and ask for the children's predictions of what the book may be about.

In the middle read the book, and stop at some pages to debrief. For example, one page says that Molly Lou Melon "stood tall". Ask one child to show the class what "standing tall" looks like, versus the opposite. Continue reading the story. Start the story map with characters, then settings, followed by problem and solution.

In conclusion connect the themes of bulling and self-esteem from the book to the children's everyday lives. Ask questions such as, "What should we do if we see someone being bullied", or "How can we stand tall if we are being bullied?".

Teaching Portfolio

Gillian Rossi

Pre-Service Teacher, Primary Education

St.Francis Xavier University , 1st Year (2019)

Story Map: Characters, Setting, Problem & Solution

Grade 1

Language

Curriculum Expectations:

1.2 Active Listening Skills

1.4 Demonstrating Understanding

2.2 Interactive Strategies

2.3 Clarity and Coherence

2.4 Appropriate Language

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon (By: Patty Lovell)

Materials

For this activity, all that is needed is the book, chart paper, and some markers. Other books can also be used for this activity.

Begin by discussing characters, settings, problems and solutions. If the class has already covered it, review the material. Introduce the main characters of the story and ask for the children's predictions of what the book may be about.

In conclusion connect the themes of bulling and self-esteem from the book to the children's everyday lives. Ask questions such as, "What should we do if we see someone being bullied", or "How can we stand tall if we are being bullied?".

Teaching Portfolio

Gillian Rossi

Pre-Service Teacher, Primary Education

St.Francis Xavier University , 1st Year (2019)

Story Map: Characters, Setting, Problem & Solution

Grade 1

Language

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Curriculum Expectations:

1.2 Active Listening Skills

1.4 Demonstrating Understanding

2.2 Interactive Strategies

2.3 Clarity and Coherence

2.4 Appropriate Language

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon (By: Patty Lovell)

Materials

For this activity, all that is needed is the book, chart paper, and some markers. Other books can also be used for this activity.

Begin by discussing characters, settings, problems and solutions. If the class has already covered it, review the material. Introduce the main characters of the story and ask for the children's predictions of what the book may be about.

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In conclusion connect the themes of bulling and self-esteem from the book to the children's everyday lives. Ask questions such as, "What should we do if we see someone being bullied", or "How can we stand tall if we are being bullied?".

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