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BOOKS

Books are great conversation starters. Storytelling is also a powerful tool, particularly for elementary schoolers.

Reading "Pinta Ratones"

When lesson planning, think about the questions you will ask:

CHARACTERS

  • ¿Cómo se llama?

  • ¿Es un ____ o un _____?

  • ¿Cómo está _____?

  • ¿Qué (tiene/ necesita/ quiere/ le gusta)_____? 

  • ¿Adónde va_____?

SETTING

  • ¿Hace frío?

  • ¿Dónde está____?

  • ¿Cuántos_____ hay?

  • ¿Qué color es? 

Mapping book questions (click to expand)

STORYTELLING TOOLS:

  • Bring in props

  • Give characters personalities- ask the class how they should sound, what their name should be, how they are feeling, etc.

  • Act out characters with your co-teacher or students

  • Repeat key phrases even if the book does not- make your students feel ownership over the words!

Scanned Books

Froggy se viste 

Un diente esta flojo

Lesson Plan
¿Tu mama es una llama?

POPULAR BOOKS (available in SITES room)
Oso pardo (good for animals, colors)
La oruga muy hambrienta
¿Es tu mamá una llama?
Un diente esta flojo
Froggy se viste

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