Free 1st Grade Characters, Setting And Major Events Lesson Plan

Topic: Describing Characters, Settings, and Major Events in a Story

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details to make meaning of the story development.

Materials

• Storybook
• Pencils and paper for students to take notes

Warm-up

• Ask students to give examples of characters, settings, and major events in a story they have heard or read before.

-Write their responses on the board, and discuss as a class.

Direct Instruction

• Review the terms characters, settings, and major events with the class.
• Show examples of characters, settings, and major events using pictures from different stories.
• Have students identify the key details in the examples, and discuss as a class how these details contribute to understanding the story development.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups.
• Give each group a different story book and have them identify the characters, settings, and major events using the key details discussed in the lesson.
• Have each group share their findings with the class, and discuss how the different elements contribute to a deeper understanding of the story.

Independent Practice

• Give each student a different story book and have them identify the characters, settings, and major events using the key details discussed in the lesson.
• Encourage students to use descriptive language and examples from the story to support their answer.
• Have students create a project to present their findings, such as a poster, a diorama, or a presentation using technology.

Closure

• Review the key details for identifying characters, settings, and major events in a story.
• Ask students to share one thing they learned about making meaning of a story through key details.

Assessment

• Observe students during independent practice to assess their ability to identify characters, settings, and major events in a story and use key details to make meaning of the story development.
• Evaluate students' written or oral reports for understanding of the story and ability to communicate their understanding to an audience.