Discovering Niagara Falls: A Language Arts Adventure

Discovering Niagara Falls: A Language Arts Adventure

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to answer who, where, what, and when questions about a story.

What do you already know about Niagara Falls?

Introducing the Story

Title: A Trip to Niagara Falls Characters: Sarah and David Setting: Niagara Falls Details: Maid of the Mist boat ride, breathtaking views, delicious local food

Beginning of the Trip

Sarah and David were excited as they boarded the Maid of the Mist boat to experience the powerful rush of the falls up close.

Exploring the Views

They marveled at the stunning views of the falls, feeling the mist on their faces as they stood at the observation deck.

Local Culinary Delights

After the adventure, Sarah and David savored the delicious flavors of local cuisine at a charming restaurant near the falls.

Engagement Question 1

Who are the two characters in the story and where did they go?

Engagement Question 2

What exciting activity did Sarah and David experience at Niagara Falls?

Engagement Question 3

What did Sarah and David enjoy after their adventurous day at the falls?

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.