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Genre: Fiction
Theme: Holidays/ELL
Ages: 6-10
Summary: This is the story about how an unhappy green character, known as the grinch, plots to ruien the Christmas celebration of the Whos from Who-ville. Although their food, decorations, and presents are ransacked when the Whos awake on Christmas morning, they still share the Spirit of the holiday and sing together. The Grinch is moved by this and his heart grows 3 times as big, and he returns all of the things he had stolen.
Pre-Reading Activity: As the holiday season is approaching and classroom festivities are on the rise begin a discussion about what the holidays mean to them. Most students at a young age are excited about Santa Claus coming, receiving presents and gifts, ect. Discuss that there are deeper meanings to the holiday, giving, sharing love, family, ect.
Post-Reading Activity: Do a media comparison. After reading the book, view clips of the 1966 cartoon movie and the modern movie with Jim Carey from 2000. Discuss similarities and differences between all 3.
Reflection: To be honest, it will be highly unlikely that students will not be familiar with the story of the Grinch. However it is a good story, Dr. Seuss's use of rhyme and poetry are good examples for children to be familiar with. I also liked the idea of using a familiar text in a non English speaking language along with media to help ELL students understand the same material.
Genre: Fiction
Theme: Holidays/ELL
Ages: 6-10
Summary: This is the story about how an unhappy green character, known as the grinch, plots to ruien the Christmas celebration of the Whos from Who-ville. Although their food, decorations, and presents are ransacked when the Whos awake on Christmas morning, they still share the Spirit of the holiday and sing together. The Grinch is moved by this and his heart grows 3 times as big, and he returns all of the things he had stolen.
Pre-Reading Activity: As the holiday season is approaching and classroom festivities are on the rise begin a discussion about what the holidays mean to them. Most students at a young age are excited about Santa Claus coming, receiving presents and gifts, ect. Discuss that there are deeper meanings to the holiday, giving, sharing love, family, ect.
Post-Reading Activity: Do a media comparison. After reading the book, view clips of the 1966 cartoon movie and the modern movie with Jim Carey from 2000. Discuss similarities and differences between all 3.
Reflection: To be honest, it will be highly unlikely that students will not be familiar with the story of the Grinch. However it is a good story, Dr. Seuss's use of rhyme and poetry are good examples for children to be familiar with. I also liked the idea of using a familiar text in a non English speaking language along with media to help ELL students understand the same material.
Good thinking! We are so smart!
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