There will be many stops throughout this learning journey.
Climb aboard! I hope you enjoy the activities.
Stop #1
The first thing we need to do is get comfortable and listen to the story.
We will hear the story, the first time, as a whole group. As we listen, we
need to pay careful attention to the sequence
of the story. We will stop reading every once in a while and talk about what
has happened. We will practice retelling the details in order to prepare for
creating our timeline. Also, pay special attention to how the author describes
things. Do the descriptions wake up your senses?
Here are a few vocabulary words we may want to think about: If you need the
definition just click on the word.
Get comfortable, it is time to enjoy the story.
You can read the story again, individually, with a partner or
in small groups. The story is available on audio cassette or audio-CD.
Before you begin the project section, take a look
at the scoring guide.
Then, you will know how to plan your project and how it will be graded.
Stop #2
Now, it is time to get with your learning partner or small
group. You will work together to retell the story using this timeline.
Be sure to write your name in the passenger section of
the ticket. Also, make sure you print a copy for each person.
Stop #3
Well, are ready to begin the creation of your own, miniature,
copy of The Polar Express? Get your completed timeline and get
started. Use this sheet for your sloppy copy
and all of your illustration
practice. After all the edits
and revisions
the Mini-books for your final copy will be available in the
writing center.
Stop #4
The final products will be shared during Computer Author's
Chair. Don't forget to sign up!
Special letter to Santa:
If you could have only one
thing for Christmas, what would you ask Santa to bring you? Think of the
things that have made you happiest in the past. Do you still have some of
them? What made these things so special. Make a copy of the letter
paper, then write him a thoughtful letter. We'll send them off and see if he
has time to write back before Christmas.
Additional Activities and Enrichment:
Reindeer
Craft: All materials are in the art corner. You do not
need to print the sheet. It is posted in the art corner.
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