A simple activity to introduce the concept of adjectives using the book Elmer by David McKee. Students can record ideas and sentences on their own individual whiteboards.

5 Lessons

Grade: K-1

Elmer - Book Investigation

This series of lessons explores the theme 'what makes me special' and introduces students to literary concepts using the text Elmer. Students will get to know the characters and explore what makes them unique and special through art and drama.

A simple activity to introduce the concept of adjectives using the book Elmer by David McKee. Students can record ideas and sentences on their own individual whiteboards.

5 Lessons

Grade: K-1

Elmer - Book Investigation

This series of lessons explores the theme 'what makes me special' and introduces students to literary concepts using the text Elmer. Students will get to know the characters and explore what makes them unique and special through art and drama.

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Essential Question/s

How can I use the text Elmer to understand what sets me apart from others?

General Capabilities

Literacy
Critical and Creative thinking
Personal and Social Capability

Lessons

5 Lessons

Lesson 1

A simple activity to introduce the concept of adjectives using the book Elmer by David McKee. Students can record ideas and sentences on their own individual whiteboards.

Lesson
Reading | Writing

Elmer - Elephant Adjectives

Grades: K-1

To find and use interesting adjectives to describe a character.

Lesson 2

A simple activity for foundation and grade one where they will be able to colour and draw a picture of Elma.

Lesson
Reading

Elmer - True Colours Art Lesson

Grades: K-1

To explore the phrase ‘true colours’ and create a colourful artwork.

Lesson 3

A fun reading lesson for grade 1 and foundation that explore mathematical concepts using the text Elmer by David McKee.

Lesson
Reading

Elmer - Favourite Colours, Counting and Graphing

Grades: K-1

To use a book as a springboard for counting and practise with graphs.

Lesson 4

Image title field (seo): A fun reading lesson for foundation and grade one students that compares Elmer the elephant and real elephants using the text Elmer by David McKee.

Lesson
Reading | Writing

Elmer - Same, Same, But Different

Grades: K-1

To compare and contrast characters in a story using a Venn diagram.

Lesson 5

CB2-COM-CON-IMG-CD-0589-BOW Elmer 5

Lesson
Reading | Writing

Elmer - I Am Special

Grades: K-1

To use adjectives in a writing activity about being unique and special.

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