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Instructional Goals:
ELLs will:
- demonstrate their understanding of the alphabet through reenactment.
- support each other by working together.
- find books of similar relevance in the library.
ELLs will:
- identify the letters of the alphabet.
- sequence the letters of the alphabet.
- pronounce the letters of the alphabet.
- demonstrate comprehension by following instructions.
- learn to locate resources in the library.
Motivational Goals:
- Build students' confidence in the ability to learn English
- Promote relevance and satisfaction by introducing more books students can enjoy.
- Laminated picture of a coconut tree
- Laminted alphabet letters with adhesive or velcro
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.
- Song sheet
Introduction: Students will arrive in library and sit in story area. Hanging in front of them will be a picture of a large coconut tree. LMS will ask students about the tree and how it is related to the alphabet. Next LMS will ask students if they know the alphabet song and to sing along.
Body: Announce now it is time for a special story about a coconut tree and the alphabet. Read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
Tell students we are going to read it again, this time they will act it out by placing the letters on the tree. Group students into groups of 2-3 and give each group letters.
When their letters are read aloud students will attach them to the tree. LMS will “shake” letters from the tree and spread them on the floor when they all fall down. Continue reading story and have groups come up and pick their letters off the floor as they are called being sure to point to the letters in the book. If students can not find the letters, allow others to help by naming the color of letter or location.
After collecting the letters from the students show where they can find more alphabet books in the library. Give students 10 minutes to look through books and check-out for independent use.
Conclusion: Have students return to story area for a Chicka Boom chant.
