Exploring the Quality of 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'

Exploring the Quality of 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'

Learning Objective

Understand the quality of the text 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' and engage in critical thinking about the story.

What do you already know about the story 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'?

Introduction to the Story

Introduce the book 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' and its author, Michael Rosen.

Plot Overview

Briefly summarize the plot of 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' highlighting key elements.

Quality of Writing

Discuss the quality of the text, including descriptive language, rhythm, and use of repetition.

Interactive Reading

Read 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' aloud to the class, encouraging active engagement.

Questioning During Reading

Pause during the reading to ask questions about the story and the characters' actions.

Character Analysis

Discuss the personalities and actions of the characters in the story.

Emotional Response

Explore the emotional impact of the story on the reader and the characters.

Imagery and Illustrations

Examine the illustrations in the book and discuss how they contribute to the storytelling.

Critical Thinking

Engage in critical thinking about the decisions made by the characters and the consequences of their actions.

Discussion: Lessons Learned

Discuss the lessons or morals that can be learned from the story.

Comparative Analysis

Compare and contrast 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' with another story, discussing similarities and differences.

Creative Writing Prompt

Provide a creative writing prompt related to the themes or characters in the story.

Artistic Expression

Engage students in creating artwork based on the story, focusing on key scenes or characters.

Reflection and Sharing

Allow students to reflect on the lesson and share their thoughts and insights.

Review and Recap

Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson and revisit the learning objective.

Assessment

Conduct a brief assessment to gauge students' understanding and insights gained from the lesson.

Extension Activities

Provide suggestions for extension activities related to the story for further exploration.

Conclusion and Next Steps

Wrap up the lesson and discuss potential follow-up activities or assignments.

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.