Description
In this fun lesson, students will write a myth based on a winter animal. They’ll use spinners to help them determine their myth’s topic, explanation, character traits and even the setting. Then, they’ll complete a pre-write to plan out their writing before crafting a myth to share with classmates!
This lesson works great all on its own, or it’s a wonderful addition to a myth study or myth writing unit. You could even leave this lesson behind for a substitute. Oh, and it’s perfect to teach on those school days before or after a winter break!
BONUS – This resource provides an opportunity for students to conduct some research about the animal they will be writing about. There’s a Mini-Research Tracker included in this resource!
During this lesson, students will:
- Learn about the myth genre.
- Read and review a mentor text.
- Use interactive spinners to develop elements of their own myths.
- Complete a detailed pre-write to plan their myths.
- Meet with peers to discuss their ideas.
- Write a myth that explains a unique characteristic of a winter animal.
This detailed writing lesson includes:
- Unit Overview (for the teacher)
- Detailed Lesson Plan (3 pages)
- Mentor Text – “How the Arctic Hare Got Short Ears”
- Myth Writing Pre-Write (2 pages)
- Myth Spinners (4)
- Mini-Research Tracker
- Final Copy Paper (6 sets)
More Winter Lesson Favorites:
- Christmas Around the World
- Winter Reading Learning Stations
- "A Christmas Carol" Drama Study
- Winter Poetry Analysis - 5 Winter-Themed Poems and 20 Analysis Tasks
- Reindeer Mail - ELA lessons based on letters from Santa's reindeer
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Description
In this fun lesson, students will write a myth based on a winter animal. They’ll use spinners to help them determine their myth’s topic, explanation, character traits and even the setting. Then, they’ll complete a pre-write to plan out their writing before crafting a myth to share with classmates!
This lesson works great all on its own, or it’s a wonderful addition to a myth study or myth writing unit. You could even leave this lesson behind for a substitute. Oh, and it’s perfect to teach on those school days before or after a winter break!
BONUS – This resource provides an opportunity for students to conduct some research about the animal they will be writing about. There’s a Mini-Research Tracker included in this resource!
During this lesson, students will:
- Learn about the myth genre.
- Read and review a mentor text.
- Use interactive spinners to develop elements of their own myths.
- Complete a detailed pre-write to plan their myths.
- Meet with peers to discuss their ideas.
- Write a myth that explains a unique characteristic of a winter animal.
This detailed writing lesson includes:
- Unit Overview (for the teacher)
- Detailed Lesson Plan (3 pages)
- Mentor Text – “How the Arctic Hare Got Short Ears”
- Myth Writing Pre-Write (2 pages)
- Myth Spinners (4)
- Mini-Research Tracker
- Final Copy Paper (6 sets)
More Winter Lesson Favorites:
- Christmas Around the World
- Winter Reading Learning Stations
- "A Christmas Carol" Drama Study
- Winter Poetry Analysis - 5 Winter-Themed Poems and 20 Analysis Tasks
- Reindeer Mail - ELA lessons based on letters from Santa's reindeer
Following is Fun!
Get the inside scoop on all store discounts, free products, and product launches. Just click the green “Follow Me” star under my store name on this page or click the green “Follow Me” star on my store homepage.
Let’s Stay in Touch!
*** Click HERE to receive the Brain Waves Instruction Newsletter filled with exclusive FREEBIES and Teaching Tips!
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