Discovering Niagara Falls: A Vacation Adventure

Discovering Niagara Falls: A Vacation Adventure

Learning Objective

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

What do you already know about going on vacation to Niagara Falls?

Introducing the Story

Title: A Vacation to Remember. Characters: Sarah and Mark. Setting: Niagara Falls. Details: Maid of the Mist boat tour, breathtaking views, delicious local cuisine.

Beginning of the Story

Sarah and Mark were excited to visit Niagara Falls for the first time. They could hardly contain their excitement as they packed their bags and headed to the airport.

The Journey Begins

As the plane approached Niagara Falls, Sarah and Mark were mesmerized by the sight of the majestic waterfalls from above. They couldn't wait to start their adventure.

Exploring Niagara Falls

The Maid of the Mist boat tour took them right to the base of the falls, where they felt the power of the rushing water. The views from the observation deck were simply breathtaking.

Local Delights

Sarah and Mark savored the local cuisine, enjoying delicious maple syrup treats and famous Niagara ice wines. They found the food to be a delightful surprise.

Key Questions

1. Who are the characters in the story? 2. Where does the story take place? 3. What are three details about the trip to Niagara Falls? 4. When did Sarah and Mark feel mesmerized by the sight of the waterfalls? 5. What local delights did they savor?

Answering the Questions

Discuss and answer the questions as a class to ensure understanding of the story's key elements.

Recap and Conclusion

Recap the story and emphasize the importance of understanding who, where, what, and when in a story. Encourage students to share their favorite parts of the story.

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.