Grade Level:

First
Content Standard(s):
ELAGSE1RL9: Compare and contrast the adventures and
experiences of characters in stories.
ELAGSE1RL3: Describe characters, settings, and major
events in a story, using key details.
ELAGSE1RL2: Retell stories, including key details, and
demonstrate understanding of their central message or
lesson.
ELAGSE1W3: Writes narratives in which they recount two
or more appropriately sequenced events, include some
details regarding what happened, use temporal words to
signal event order, and provide some sense of closure.
Teacher:
L.Werren
School:
Clarkdale
Essential Question:
How can I compare and contrast the
adventures of characters in a story?
Fine Art Standard(s):
TAES1.1 Analyzing and constructing meaning
from theatrical experiences, dramatic
literature, and electronic media
d. Infers character thoughts and feelings
through their actions and words.

Lesson Procedure:
a: Hook
Have you ever argued with a friend? How were you able to solve the disagreement? Take a look at the
cover of this text. (Six Crows by Leo Lionni). Title is covered. Introduce book. This story is about a
group of six crows, a farmer, and an owl. As we read, listen for the lesson that the author is teaching
us.
b: Instructional Steps
Read the beginning portion of the book, Six Crows. Discuss the characters, vocabulary and setting of
the story. What words could we use to describe the crows and the farmer?
Prior to the ending, stop reading. What words could we use to describe the owl?
Next, students choose a character to support (farmer, crows, owl).
Students gather with the group of their choice, and write the potential ending, using the Writing in
Role theater strategy. What do you think should happen and why? Use text evidence to support your
response.
c: Assessment
Writing in Role activity. Were students able to provide details to support how they were feeling in the
roles of the farmer, crows, or the owl?
d: Closing
After writing with their group, representatives shared their work. After sharing, students gathered to
read the ending of the story as written by Leo Lionni.
Key Vocabulary: Ideas to present/display student learning:
Writing in Role Strategy
cultivated
descended
proposal

Resources:
Six Crows by Leo Lionni