Grade R Lesson Plan for Storytelling Lessons.

Grade: R (5-6 years old)

Subject: English Language Arts

Lesson Topic: Storytelling

Objective: Students will be able to create and tell their own stories using their imagination and creativity.

Materials Needed:
- Picture books
- Storytelling props (e.g. puppets, felt board, props)
- Blank paper and crayons/markers
- Storytelling prompts

Warm-Up (10 minutes):
1. Begin the lesson by reading a short picture book to the students.
2. Ask the students questions about the story, such as who the main characters were, where the story took place, and what happened in the story.

Introduction (5 minutes):
1. Explain to the students that today they will be learning about storytelling.
2. Discuss with the students what storytelling is and why it is important.

Activity (20 minutes):
1. Show the students different storytelling props, such as puppets or a felt board, and demonstrate how they can be used to tell a story.
2. Provide the students with blank paper and crayons/markers and ask them to draw a picture of a story they would like to tell.
3. Once the students have finished their drawings, have them share their stories with the class.

Closure (5 minutes):
1. Ask the students to reflect on what they learned about storytelling today.
2. Encourage the students to continue practicing their storytelling skills at home.

Assessment:
- Observe the students as they participate in the storytelling activity and assess their ability to create and tell a story using their imagination and creativity.

Lesson Plan: Storytelling for Grade R

Subject: Language Arts

Grade Level: R

Duration: 30 minutes

Objectives:

- Students will develop their listening and comprehension skills.
- Students will be able to retell a story in their own words.
- Students will learn the elements of a story.

Materials:

- Picture book or video of a simple story
- Whiteboard or chart paper
- Markers

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

- Begin by asking students if they like stories.
- Explain that today they will be listening to and retelling a story.

2. Storytelling (10 minutes)

- Read the picture book or show the video to the students.
- Use animated voices and gestures to engage the students.
- Encourage students to ask questions or make predictions as the story progresses.

3. Comprehension (5 minutes)

- After the story, ask students questions to check their understanding:
- Who was the main character?
- What was the problem?
- How did the problem get solved?

4. Elements of a Story (5 minutes)

- Draw a simple diagram on the whiteboard or chart paper to represent the elements of a story:
- Title
- Character
- Setting
- Plot
- Explain each element and identify it in the story.

5. Retelling (5 minutes)

- Ask the students to retell the story in their own words.
- Encourage them to use the elements of the story they have learned.
- Provide support as needed.

Assessment:

- Observe students' participation in the storytelling and retelling activities.
- Assess their comprehension through their responses to questions.

Differentiation:

- For struggling students, provide them with more support during the retelling activity.
- For advanced students, challenge them with more complex stories or ask them to create their own stories.

Extension:

- Set up a storytelling area in the classroom where students can create and share their own stories.
- Invite guest speakers to share their stories with the class.