Stuart Little: Lesson 4

Area:
	Language Arts
Purpose:
	Students will:
		-Draw their own conclusions about what happened to Margalo.
		-Write a short sequel reflecting these conclusions.
Rationale:
	Students should be encouraged to express their thoughts, opinions, and predictions about 			
	what might happen in the future.
Materials:
	-Copies of Stuart Little
	-word processor, type writer, or good writing paper
Content:
	Dependent on each child's story.  Should include Stuart and Margalo.
Activities:
	1. Read individually or as a group Stuart Little
	2. Write a list of conclusions independently for 20 minutes after last chapter of the book
	3. Begin turning #2 into a sequel
	4. Create a rough draft.  Proofread for spelling and grammar.  Peer review with teacher 			
	approval.
	5. Create final draft on good paper.
Management:
	Individual work, share with peers with teacher's approval. Pairs may sit together quietly in 		
	reading circle
Assessment:
	Story will be checked for correct grammar and spelling and for correct characters.

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