Unit Title: Robert Munsch Author Study Name: Jacqueline Lahaise

Number of Lessons: 12 Subject(s): Language Arts

Time: (in weeks) Grade(s):

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Rationale & Overview: Author studies are a powerful way to help students build reading comprehension and further develop their reading skills. This specific author study will teach students about the literary elements of Character, Setting, and Plot (conflict and solution). Robert Munsch was chosen because his stories readily lend themselves to interpretation and exploration. Furthermore Munschs books are exciting and fun for children to read, which will hopefully spark their interest and inspire students to read more. Students will be given the opportunity to select their own books to read and record their selections on an Author Study Booklet. The teacher will model each component of the Author Study with an example text using a gradual release model to ensure students are set up for success. Students will complete a Self Assessment to monitor their progress during Silent Reading and Work blocks. Prescribed Learning Outcomes from IRPs: Language Arts: B1 read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of a range of grade-appropriate literary texts, such as picture books. B11 recognize and derive meaning from the structures and features of texts, including: literary elements (e.g., plot, conflict, character, setting) C7 use writing and representing to express personal responses and opinions about experiences and texts C10 use the features and conventions of language to express meaning in their writing and representing including: new words from their oral language and reading experiences Prerequisite Concepts and Skills: The students will be guided and gradually set free from whole class modeling to individual assignments. Therefore, no prerequisite concepts and skills are required. However, students should have a basic beginner level of text features, and be able to read independently for 20 minutes. Students will be provided with audio books should the reading level be beyond their assessed level. Cross-Curricular Connections: This unit focuses primarily upon English Language Arts PLOs however, connections are made to Fine Arts, with the various artistic representations of the story. If time permits, students will also participate in Readers Theatre activities. Extensions to Unit: After this unit is completed, students could do further research on Robert Munsch, and write their own story in his writing style. Students could make a puppet show of their favourite book. Students could also create a diorama of a scene from their favourite story. Differentiated Instruction (Universal Design for Learning UDL): Students get to choose their own books Books on tape for students to listen to and follow along with (Listening Station)
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Multiple means of representation Gradual Release Model Self Assessment and checklist

Resources: Munch at Play: Eight More Stage Adaptations Plays by Irene N. Watts, Original Stories by Robert Munsch Teaching with Robert Munsch Books Volume 1, 2 & 3 Amy von Heyking and Janet McConaghy Ideas, brainstorming and further support provided by Tanis Stewart and Lorraine Smith Overview of Lessons:
Lesson # and Title (time in minutes) PLOs in lesson (a) Instructional Objectives (b) Teaching Strategies Lesson Activities Assessment Strategies Materials (Specific to This Lesson)

Introduction #1 30 minutes Thursday, Feb. 21

B1

(a) SWBAT demonstrate comprehension of text by participating in discussion and answering questions. (b) Whole Class Discussion Reading

Character #2 45 minutes Friday, Feb. 22

B1, B11, C7, C10

(a) SWBATrecognize and derive meaning from the structures and features of texts paying specific attention to Character. Complete a Character Portrait. (b) Reading Story Discussion Direct Teaching Modeling Individual Work

Engage: Cover up the cover of the book and read it. Discuss students thoughts, questions, connections, etc. Introduce: Robert Munsch What do students know about him? Discuss brief biography Closure: Spark excitement for Robert Munsch Author Study! Engage: Show cover of book and pose questions on pg. 9 of Teaching with Robert Munsch Books Volume 1 Read Book pose questions on pg. 10 of Teaching with Robert Munsch Books Volume 1 Introduce: Focus on Character and model Character Portrait Activity: Character Portrait of Rene Closure: Hand in worksheet
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Observation of participation during whole class reading and discussion.

Millicent and the Wind

Observation of participation Check for completion and understanding of worksheet.

Collection of Robert Munsch Books Character Worksheet

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Silent Reading #3 45 minutes Tuesday, Feb. 26

B1, B11, C7, C10

(a) SWBATrecognize and derive meaning from the structures and features of texts paying specific attention to Character. Complete a Character Web. (b) Discussion Direct Teaching Modeling Individual Work (a) SWBAT work independently to read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of text. Complete a Character Portrait on a Character in the book of their choice. (b) Independent Work Student Self Assessment (a) SWBATrecognize and derive meaning from the structures and features of texts paying specific attention to Setting. Complete a Stamp to show setting. (b) Reading Story Discussion Direct Teaching Modeling Individual Work

Students will use this block to read their choice of Robert Munsch Books, and complete a Character Portrait.

Student Self Assessment

Collection of Robert Munsch Books Worksheets

Silent Reading #4 45 minutes Wednesday, Feb. 27

B1, B11, C7, C10

Students will use this block to read their choice of Robert Munsch Books, and complete a Character Portrait.

Student Self Assessment

Collection of Robert Munsch Books Worksheets

Setting #5 45 minutes Thursday, Feb. 28

B1, B11, C7, C10

Engage: Show cover of book and pose questions on pg. 52 of Teaching with Robert Munsch Books Volume 3 Read Book and pose questions about setting Introduce: Talk about what stamps are used for and show examples of stamps. Introduce Stamp Assignment and model how to complete one. Activity: Students complete Stamp of Setting Closure: Hand in Stamp Engage: Recall Book and search for
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Observation of participation Check for completion and understanding of worksheet.

The Sandcastle Contest Collection of Robert Munsch Books Worksheets

Setting

B1, B11,

(a) SWBATuse the features

Observation of

Collection

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#6 45 minutes Tuesday, Mar. 5

C7, C10

Silent Reading #7 45 minutes Wednesday, Mar. 6

B1, B11, C7, C10

Conflict/Resolution #8 45 minutes Thursday, Mar. 7

B1, B11, C7, C10

and conventions of language to express meaning in their writing and representing. Create a Word Search. (b) Discussion Direct Teaching Modeling Individual Work (a) SWBAT work independently to read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of text. Complete a Stamp and Word Search activity on the book of their choice. (b) Independent Work Student Self Assessment (a) SWBAT recognize and derive meaning from the structures and features of texts paying specific attention to Plot, Conflict and Resolution. Complete a Decision Tree. (b) Reading Story Discussion Direct Teaching Modeling Individual Work (a) SWBAT work independently to read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of text. Complete a Decision Tree on the book of their choice.

words Introduce: Word Search Activity and model how to complete one. Activity: Students complete Word Search Closure: Hand in Word Search. Students will use this block to read their choice of Robert Munsch Books, and complete a Stamp on the Setting. Students will also complete a Word Search for a book of their choice sometime in the next 2 weeks.

participation Check for completion and understanding of worksheet.

of Robert Munsch Books Worksheets

Student Self Assessment

Collection of Robert Munsch Books Worksheets

Silent Reading #9 45 minutes Friday, Mar. 8

B1, B11, C7, C10

Engage: Show cover of book and pose questions on pg. 26 of Teaching with Robert Munsch Books Volume 1 Read Book and pose questions about conflict and resolution. Introduce: Talk about choices. Introduce Decision Tree Assignment and model how to complete one. Activity: Students complete Decision Tree Closure: Students hand in Decision Tree Assignment Teacher will be available for extra help on any worksheets or questions about Author Study. Students will use this block to read their choice of Robert Munsch Books, and complete a Decision Tree or any other activity
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Observation of participation Check for completion and understanding of worksheet.

Get Out of Bed! Collection of Robert Munsch Books Worksheets

Observation of participation

Collection of Robert Munsch Books

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Silent Reading #10 45 minutes Tuesday, Mar. 12

B1, B11, C7, C10

Book Review #11 45 minutes Wednesday, Mar. 13

C7

(b) Independent Work Student Self Assessment (a) SWBAT work independently to read fluently and demonstrate comprehension of text. Complete a Decision Tree, Word Search, Character Web or Character Portrait, Stamp on the book of their choice. (b) Independent Work Student Self Assessment (a) SWBAT use writing and representing to express personal responses and opinions about experiences and texts. Complete a Book Review on their favourite Robert Munsch Book. (b) Discussion Direct Teaching Modeling Independent Work. (a) SWBAT celebrate the completion of their author study by participating in a Wrap-Up Party. Give a 1 minute Book Talk using their Book Review. Hand in their completed Author Study Project. (b) Modeling Discussion

assigned thus far. Students will use this block to read their choice of Robert Munsch Books, and complete a Decision Tree or any other activity assigned for the Author Study. Student Self Assessment Collection of Robert Munsch Books Worksheets

Munschkin WrapUp Party #12 45 minutes Thursday, Mar. 14

Engage: Show Teachers favourite Robert Munch Book and talk about why its their favourite. Introduce: Book Review Assignment and model how to complete one. Activity: Students complete Book Review of their favourite Book Closure: Remind students that Character Web/Portrait, Setting Stamp, Word Search, Decision Tree and Book Review must be handed in on: Friday, March 15th. Students will dress up as their favourite character from their readings. Students give 1 minute Book Talk using their Book Review about their favourite Robert Munsch Book. Students hand in their completed Robert Munsch Author Study Assignment

Student will hand this assignment in with Robert Munsch Author Study at the end of the unit.

Collection of Robert Munsch Books Book Review Worksheet

Rubric to mark completed Robert Munsch Author Study

Treats and goodies for Wrap-Up Party

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