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This is a lesson plan based on a book. (C)2/22/2017
Summary
Mia Hamm tells a story about her younger self and how she quit when a pick-up soccer game didn't go the way she expected. The story shows what happened and how being a quitter is never fun. The illustrations are cute and the story teaches a valuable lesson about how to be a good sport. Word level is 1.5 according to the Flesch-Kincaid Readability Scale. ATOS book level is 1.9. It contains 427 words. Below is a sample lesson using the book.
Objectives
GLE (Missouri) Develop an awareness that text and pictures provide information. (CA 3 A.K)
CCSS Derive information from text and pictures. (CCS 7)
Students will seek information in both the text and pictures of a familiar story.
Students will discuss the traits of fair play using the story Winners Never Quit by Mia Hamm and Carol Thompson.
I can use the words in a story and the pictures in a story to identify information.
Warm Up (2-3 minutes)
A soccer ball is placed in circle area for circle time. Teacher calls the kids over with a whistle. "Okay, let's get in circle for circle time!" As kids gather in circle, teacher draws attention to soccer ball and asks "Who know's what this is?" (Wait for answer.) What do you do with a soccer ball? (Allow several students to show and tell what they would do with a soccer ball reminding them that we are indoors and we must use inside behavior. This may require a little question and answer to clarify that students are expected not to kick the ball hard.) "Does anybody know someone who is really good with a soccer ball? (Again, allow kids to tell about people they know who play.) Instruct kids to sit.
Instruction and Guided Practice (5-7 minutes)
"Today we are going to read a story by one of the world's best soccer player. Her name is Mia Hamm." Hold up the book. Remind kids to sit quietly as the story is read. Begin reading the story. Show pictures as the story is read.
On page 1, ask students what Mia is doing with the soccer ball. Continue reading.
Page 2, use the ball to make the onomatopoeia sounds and show those words with your finger Tap Tap Tap. Demonstrate the word cheer.
On page five gasp animatedly and ask kids what Mia looks like. Continue reading.
On page 7, pout animatedly, then continue reading. "What does that purple word quitter mean?" Is it good to be a quitter?
On page 13, "How does Mia feel as she watches the game?"
On page fifteen, point to the red and orange words. "What does the word cheering mean?"
On page 16, what is Lovdy doing with her hand? Why is everyone gathered around Mia?
Independent Practice (2-3 minutes)
(Public speaking, recall, making personal connections and inferences)
Hand each child a picture of children playing team sports together. Ask kids to tell about what they see. Guide discussion to good behaviors which show fair play.
Art Connection (7-10 Minutes)(follow instructions, make patterns, explain what you are doing)
Using torn bits of green, black, and white paper, make soccer ball pictures. Each student will have a paper plate, paste, and crayons. Use camera during Activity Play time to take photos of children playing. Print 1 photo for each child. Teacher will help students create a soccer ball like the model ball. As students finish their ball, ask them about fair play. (See assessment)
Assessment (3-5 minutes preferably 1-2 minutes per child)
Make green streamers (before school) that hang from the ball. As you ask about fair play using the words the kids say. Ask guiding questions like "What does a good friend do when they play?" "What should you do when a player does a good job?" "What does a good player never do?"
Activity connection (7-10 minutes)
(kicking and dribbling coordination)
Make a big circle. Using the soccer ball, demonstrate different things you can do with a soccer ball. Give children a chance to try. Tell them you want everybody to have a chance to show how to play with a soccer ball.
Review (As appropriate during teachable moments)
"Remember what Mia Hamm said about fair play."
"Is that how you play fair."
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