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Whole Class and Small Group Lesson Plan: Week 1, Days 1 & 2
- Whole Class: 30 minutes
- Small Group: 40 minutes
**Exploration of Sports Stories:**
Whole Class Read Aloud:
- Title: "A Dance Like Starlight: One Ballerina's Dream"
- Author: Christy Dempsey
- Objective: Introduce students to inspiring sports stories through a captivating read aloud session.
- Pre-reading discussion on dreams and aspirations.
- Interactive read-aloud with questions and predictions.
- Post-reading reflection and discussion on the story’s themes and messages.
Small Group Activities:
- Book Review: Follow the directions in the Book Reviews section at the back of their student handbooks.
- Book projects: Follow the directions in the Book Projects section at the back of their student handbooks, Project “Dance and You”.
Continue Whole Class Read Aloud:
- Title: "A Dance Like Starlight: One Ballerina's Dream" (continued or a second reading for deeper understanding)
- Objective: Reinforce comprehension and thematic exploration.
- Quick recap of Day 1 discussion.
- Deeper dive into the story’s elements, such as characters, setting, and plot.
Small Group Activities: Continued
- Book Review: Follow the directions in the Book Reviews section at the back of their student handbooks.
- Book projects: Follow the directions in the Book Projects section at the back of their student handbooks, Project “Dance and You”.
This comprehensive lesson plan is designed to engage students with an inspiring sports story, "A Dance Like Starlight: One Ballerina's Dream" by Christy Dempsey, through whole-class read-aloud sessions and dynamic small group activities. Perfect for educators looking to inspire and motivate their students through literature.
