Jessica the book by kevin henkes lesson plans

I strongly recommend reading my first article in this series, think aloud the new read aloud, before reading this read aloud lesson. Being able to retell and summarize a story is essential for any readers success. The two circle dogs, mama, papa, big sister, and baby setting. He received the caldecott medal for kittens first full moon in 2005. Author study kevin henkes ideas for teaching, resources. Luckily kevin henkes simple story about a kitten who mistakes the moon for a bowl full milk works as an ideal springboard for a mini lesson focused on retelling and summarizing. Lilly loves school, her pointy pencils, the squeaky chalk, the clicketyclicketyclack sounds her red cowgirl boots make in. I trust him to make sense of complicated issues for my kids in a way that makes them feel not only safe, but like they can take this issue headon and conquer it. Owen by kevin henkes teaching ideas the picture book.

The purpose of this lesson is for kindergarten students to understand how to observe the things around them. After reading several books by kevin henkes, discuss similarities. Third graders use illustrations and key details as they compare and contrast the books, lillys purple plastic purse and another story staring the. When ruthies parents plan to go out for the evening, jessica gets a tummy ache and needs them to stay home. Jessica, in the book jessica, is the imaginary friend of a little girl this ones not. Using mentor texts to teach craft lessons 7 henkes titles with writing skills and page numbers of examples. Each time someone in the story is unkind to the main character chrysanthemum, have a different student come. Explore childhood themes with a kevin henkes author study. Read aloud for english language learners to view over and over again. Kevin henkes biography, including pronunciation of henkes name. One bright spring day a little white rabbit sets out from home on an adventure. The intended audience for this book is ages 48, but it may easily be used in a multiage childrens classroom, or in an intergenerational setting, due to its humor and universal themes. This lesson plan will help students answer questions about the story, understand the.

Chesters way lesson plan scholastic books for kids. The class will discuss how important the teacher will ask students what they observed in the story my garden. This book by kevin henkes gives you an opportunity to reinforce classroom expectations while falling in love another one of his characters lillys purple plastic purse. Kevin henkes s jessica was the last book i picked up when i visited the newlyopened library in the otay ranch mall in chula vista, ca. Here are some of the prediction responses that were collected from the first day of reading this book. Jessica by kevin henkes meet your next favorite book. The first article in the series will help to make this lesson easier to understand. Download lots of useful teaching guides and fun activities here. Browse insidebuy the book lillys big day written and illustrated by kevin henkes mr. Students examine strategies for building and keeping friendships. Ruthie didnt have a dog, cat, brother or sister, but she did have jessica, who went wherever ruthie went.

This guided reading plan is for kevin henkes s book about imaginary friends. Close reading comprehension lessons plans for predictions, text details. I also recognize wemberly in some of my students from time to time. Dowagaic schools, book club group using kevin henkes books. Birds by kevin henke is the foundation for students to learn colors and types of birds through discussion, games, art and writing activities. Waiting by kevin henkes teaches kids the art of patience. Leafing through its pages, i thought that the book would be perfect for perfect picture book fridays hosted by susanna leonard hill, and for our bimonthly theme, girl. Chrysanthemum a list of teachertested learning activities, including vocabulary, making predictions, dealing with teasing, valuing names, learing quotation marks, more. I hope you find a new idea below to help create a wonderful lesson using owen by kevin henkes. The book, jessica, written and illustrated by kevin henkes, tells the story of a little girl named ruthie who has an imaginary friend named jessica.

The activities were shared by teaching heart visitors who entered the 2005 back to school contest. Teaching character traits using the kevin henkes mouse books. Lillys purple plastic purse by kevin henkes read aloud. Jessica is ruthies imaginary friend, and she even comes to the first day of kindergarten.

Kevin henkes does it again with capturing the essence of our personalities. These crosscurricular, cooperative learning activities based on beloved books by kevin henkes will take the edge off the backtoschool blues children experience and build essential critical reading skills. Kevin henkes books comprehension questions this or that. This product contains a book map, vocabulary activities, and coloring and drawing activities. This book has so many great teaching opportunities. This is the first lesson in a set of lessons designed to teach students how to find the main idea of a story. Day one follow book club procedure to introduce the books. This article describes a preschool lesson plan for the beloved picture book chrysanthemum by kevin henkes. And for the kicker, lilly, of lillys purple plastic purse, is featured. This book is helpful to teach character motivation and character perspective.

This is a great book to use as part of our engaging readers. The lesson uses the book chrysanthemum, by ken henkes, and has students choose the main idea for sections of the story from a few possible choices. This book is helpful to teach character motivation and. See more ideas about kevin henkes, author studies and kevin henkes books. This lesson is designed to introduce primary students to finding the main idea as a readingcomprehension strategy. Lillys purple plastic purse is one of the books i use for teaching the 6 pillars of character its my respect book. But there, a marvelous thing happens when the children are asked to pair up to walk to the bathroom. It is suitable for teachers teaching small guided reading groups aligned with uchicagos step assessment specifically level 78 or the. Back to school activities inspired by kevin henkes will i fit in. In chesters way, caldecott award winner kevin henkes creates a relationship between two friends that children cant help but identify with. Kevin henkes author study in the book owen, a little boy. If youre new, every wednesday i talk about a book that can be used in speechlanguage therapy.

Jessica a weekend with wendell chesters way sheila ray the brave. We use it to talk about respecting others and taking turns. I created a packet filled with comprehension, cause. Chrysanthemum by kevin henkes lesson plans and teaching. When ruthie accidentally spills juice, jessica takes the blame. Browse insidebuy the book junonia written and illustrated by kevin henkes returning to the beach cottagea cottage named scallopwhere she has always celebrated her birthday. In this acclaimed picture book by a favorite authorillustrator, a young girls imaginary friendship blossoms into something real.

Today we are going to read a different kevin henkes book. Ruthie didnt have a dog, cat, brother or sister, but she did have jessica, who. See how this teacher used books by kevin henkes to teach her students. It begins with papa waking them up in the morning, and then goes through their day of playing, eating, napping, and eventually going back to bed for the night. Close reading comprehension lessons plans for predictions, text details, characters, connections, and opinion. The kevin henkes unit includes extension activities for kevin henkes books. Lillys purple plastic purse is such a fun book for kindergarten and first grade. Chrysanthemum compiled ideas from four blocks ring an extensive list of learning activities.

I can worry about things and fret over the smallest things. This story is about the day in the life of the two circle dogs. If you have no time to create a lesson and pages to go with it, i have done that for you. Her parents keep trying to convince ruthie that there is no jessica, but ruthie keeps insisting that there is.

English all material is owned by the creators mentioned in this. Kevin henkes has taught my kids about being brave, about welcoming welcoming a new baby to the family, about learning not to worry, and about growing up in owen, his caldecott winning childrens book. Kevin henkes is the author and illustrator of close to fifty critically acclaimed and award winning picture books, beginning readers, and novels. This guided reading plan is for kevin henkess book about imaginary friends. Assessing is the foundation of planning, teaching, and learning to help. Read the story chrysanthemum aloud to the students. Circle dogs illustrated by dan yaccarino characters. The past few weeks we have been immersed in my favorite books of the whole year. It can also be a difficult strategy for students to grasp. Jessica even finds her way to the first day of kindergarten, where ruthie makes. Chrysanthemum by kevin henkes chrysanthemum is a lovely picture book to promote identity, friendships, selfmanagement and female lead characters. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. She advise me that kevin henkes books are wonderful for young children.

Wemberly worried read aloud lesson ideas and activities. Students enjoy making connections to, and sharing about, the. The rest of the books i save for later in the year when we do a kevin henkes author study first graders cant read his books at. Use the link to view some of the other lessons shared. The teacher will talk about what it means to observe. Chrysanthemum loves her name but on her first day of school, she gets teased for its uniqueness. These resources are intended to be used with the lesson plans included in the super pack for this book. Apr 3, 2016 10 kevin henkes books comprehension questions, book levels and ar numbers for. Below you will find activities to match three of kevin henkes most popular books.

Kevin henkes author study lessons, ideas, printables. Im certain it is because the characters are quite relatable and so much like my first graders. Chrysanthemum by kevin henkes lesson plans and teaching resources chrysanthemum by kevin henkes summary and 6 learning activities. What were the different times of year seasons he dreamt about. Sheila rae the brave by kevin henkes is a beloved book.

Looking for ways to use kevin henkes books in your classroom, library, or home. Fun, handson activities will enhance language learning and. Lillys purple plastic purse sheila rae the brave julius the baby of the world chrysanthemum jessica wemberly worried chesters way owen little white rabbit my. A think aloud is a little bit different from a read aloud and i use the book chrysanthemum, by kevin henkes as a think aloud lesson. Lilly loves school, her pointy pencils, the squeaky chalk, the clicketyclicketyclack. Book goes along with the following lesson plan from. Reviewed in the united states on december 27, 2011. This set of spanish student facing resources includes comprehension strategy practice pages, readers notebook prompts complete with spanish common core i can statements, and extension activities for use with julius, the baby of the world by kevin henkes. They listen to the book jessica by kevin henkes, create an information sheet about themselves that includes a selfportrait, and present their sheet to the class while the. Jessica extension students will create a wanted sign for a friend with good qualities. Back to school activities inspired by kevin henkes. If youre a blogger, please consider linking up below to share your ideas.