Description

This engaging picture book read aloud is perfect for teaching character traits, covering important SEL topics, and building classroom community. This read aloud unit is built around the picture book Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell. You will need to obtain a copy of the book prior to beginning the unit. You should be able to find it at your local library. You may also be able to find a video read aloud on Youtube.

During this unit, your students will be creating a flip book to complete as you work though the unit. Instructions are provided for printing and assembling the flip book, making your prep work simple and efficient.

Included in this unit:

• Charade Cards
• Graphic Organizers
• Internal Traits
• External Traits
• Assessment
• Written Response
• Class Activity

STANDARDS:

SECOND GRADE

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3
  Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges. 
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7
  Use information gained from illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of characters, setting, or plot.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL2.2
  Recount or describe key details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.5.B
  Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e.g., toss, throw, hurl) and closely related adjectives (e.g., thin, slender, skinny, scrawny).

THIRD GRADE

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.3
  Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7
  Explain how specific aspects of a text’s illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)

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