Counselora · Small Groups
Checking a schoolwork plan before starting: small-group series
Grades 3–5 · Ready-made original
Learning goal
Check directions and add one missing part.
Materials
These three story cards, the response page below, and pencils.
Write, draw, or say your answer. You may pass.
Session 1: Find a first response
Opening · 4 minutes
“What is done and what is missing?”
Story · 6 minutes
A made-up student finishes a poster with a title and picture. The directions also asked for two labeled facts. The student remembers making a picture but has not checked the directions again.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
The title and picture are done. Add the two labeled facts.
Practice · 10 minutes
One partner reads the story above. The other tries the words or actions in the supplied response. Switch readers if you want. Writing, drawing, watching, or passing is also a choice.
Student response · 3 minutes
What is done and what is missing?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What is done and what is missing?”
Session 2: Try a second situation
Opening · 4 minutes
“What is done and what is missing?”
Story · 6 minutes
A poster needs a title, picture, and two facts. It has the facts and title but no picture.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
The picture is the next missing part.
Practice · 10 minutes
Use the story above. Try a first response, then compare it with the supplied response. A partner can read the response instead of acting.
Student response · 3 minutes
What is done and what is missing?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What is done and what is missing?”
Session 3: Try a different situation
Opening · 4 minutes
“What is done and what is missing?”
Story · 6 minutes
A task says to label the picture. The student does not know which labels are required.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
“Which parts need labels? Could you show me one?”
Practice · 10 minutes
Use the story above. Write or say a response before reading the supplied response. Compare them. Choose one word or action that makes the response clearer.
Student response · 3 minutes
What is done and what is missing?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What is done and what is missing?”
Session 4: Choose and use the skill
Opening · 4 minutes
“What is done and what is missing?”
Story · 6 minutes
A made-up student finishes a poster with a title and picture. The directions also asked for two labeled facts. The student remembers making a picture but has not checked the directions again.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
The title and picture are done. Add the two labeled facts.
Practice · 10 minutes
Choose story 1, 2, or 3 from the cards below. One partner reads it; the other gives a response. Switch readers if you want. Use the supplied responses to check whether the action fits the problem.
Student response · 3 minutes
What is done and what is missing?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What is done and what is missing?”
Story cards to print
Card 1
A made-up student finishes a poster with a title and picture. The directions also asked for two labeled facts. The student remembers making a picture but has not checked the directions again.
What is done and what is missing?
Card 2
A poster needs a title, picture, and two facts. It has the facts and title but no picture.
What is done and what is missing?
Card 3
A task says to label the picture. The student does not know which labels are required.
What is done and what is missing?
Student response page
Story number: __________
My first words or action: ________________________________________________
A response I could try next: ________________________________________________
Response examples
1. The title and picture are done. Add the two labeled facts.
2. The picture is the next missing part.