Using the character traits anchor chart, we start to document all of the external and internal character traits about Camilla. Once students are on a roll, then I have them apply their new learning to the book. Are they outgoing, shy, nervous, excited or even angry? Connecting Character Traits to the Book Once we have done some practice this way, I ask my student to come up with a few internal character traits to describe themselves. I will explain two opposite character traits and then ask my students to choose which one describes them. Then I like to give my students some choices using opposites. I also like to find people that aren’t talking or seem shy to talk with too. I explain that when I am around people I like to talk and do things. For example, I tell my students that I am outgoing. I start by giving some examples about myself and explaining the reasons why I chose those words. One of the ways I introduce internal character traits is to make it personal. But this internal character traits take a little more practice. It’s always easier to do the concrete things you can see, hear, smell, feel or taste. Most young students have an easier time defining the external traits of a person or character. I expand a little more on character traits and talk about the difference between physical and internal traits. I don’t know about you, but knowing that you are learning something new after you’ve already been doing it makes you feel successful! After they have given me some words I let them know that they are finding Character Traits. I ask students to describe Camilla and I write their answers on the board. This is the perfect opportunity for me to get my students thinking about what makes Camilla so unique. This really helps my students to relate to Camilla and what’s happening to her in the story. I ask questions like, “What do you think will happen next?”, or “How do you think Camilla feels?”. This time I like to ask questions every few pages to do a quick informal check of understanding from my students. I start Day 2 by reading the book A Bad Case Of Stripes a second time. We are just starting and we have lots of time to dig into skills with this wonderful story. If time is available we might talk about some of our vocabulary words, but if not it’s okay. The first reading of the story is just a chance to hear the story. My kids really immerse themselves into the story, and I have a great time using as much inflection and emotion as possible to bring the characters to life. They go through so many emotions as they hear about everything that happens to Camilla Cream during her adventure. I love, love, love reading to my students, and they love having me read to them! The first time I read A Bad Case Of Stripes to my kids they are enthralled. Read aloud is a favorite activity in our classroom. This hands-on activity really helps my students learn the vocabulary words from the book inside and out. This anchor chart stays posted in the room and we refer to it throughout our book study. By discussing the vocabulary words, definitions, and how they are used in the story, I can help my students with reading comprehension when we read the book for the first time. Using an anchor chart is an easy way to introduce vocabulary. Day 1: Introduction Engagementīefore digging into the book we take a look at some of the vocabulary words from the book. While it’s perfect as a beginning of the year activity, it can also be used any time of the year. Our book study not only encompasses emotional learning, but also is a great mentor text for many skills, including vocabulary development, sequencing and cause & effect. I love that by focusing on the book for multiple days, my students really dig in the themes, characters and vocabulary at a deeper level. When I teach with A Bad Case Of Stripes, I do a book study that stretches out over several days. We refer to our class mission statement again and again throughout the school year, and when I have a lesson that aligns with it… BINGO! Connections are made and the learning sticks! A Bad Case Of Stripes Book Study These themes align perfectly with our class mission statement which we create collaboratively during the first week of school. The main character Camilla has to deal with issues revolving around bullying, self-love, individuality, and confidence! I love this book so much because it hits on important topics I want my class to learn about. But it doesn’t stop there, we also work on so many important reading skills too!Ī Bad Case Of Stripes is a story about a little girl who learns to be happy in her own skin… literally. I’m so excited to share with you how I have used this book to inspire self-love, confidence, and pride in my students. One of my favorite book study units to do with my class is A Bad Case Of Stripes by David Shannon.
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