The Crowded, The Noisy House House

Lesson Objectives

Core Content Objectives

Students will:  Demonstrate familiarity with “The Crowded, Noisy House”  Identify character, plot, and setting as basic story elements  Describe the characters, plot, and setting of “The Crowded, Noisy House”  Identify folktales as one type of fiction

Language Arts Objectives

The following language arts objectives are addressed in this lesson. Objectives aligning with the Common Core State Standards are noted with the corresponding standard in parentheses. Refer to the Alignment Chart for additional standards addressed in all lessons in this domain.

Students will:

 Retell “The Crowded, Noisy House” including characters, plot, and setting (RL.1.2)  Discuss personal responses to cold weather and connect those to the way in which the characters in “The Crowded, Noisy House” respond to cold weather (W.1.8)  Clarify information about “The Crowded, Noisy House” by asking questions that begin with what (SL.1.1c)

 Perform “The Crowded, Noisy House” for an audience using eye contact, appropriate volume, and clear enunciation

Core Vocabulary

advice, n. An idea or suggestion that can help you decide what to do Example: Kate’s teacher always gave great advice about good books to read.

Variation(s): none pondered, v. To think about, or reflect on Example: I pondered my choices before placing my ice cream order. Variation(s): ponder, pondering stunned, n. To be shocked with disbelief Example: The man was stunned by the bad news he heard. Variation(s): stun, stuns

At a Glance ExerciseMaterialsMinutes

Introducing the Read-Aloud

What Have We Already Learned? 10 Essential Terms and Background Information Making Predictions About the Read-Aloud Purpose for Listening

Presenting the Read-Aloud The Crowded, Noisy House 15

Discussing the Read-Aloud Comprehension Questions 10 Word Work: Advice 5  Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day

Extensions On Stage 20

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