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Finding my things: small-group series
Grades K–2 · Ready-made original
Learning goal
Use a picture cue to find a school item.
Materials
These three story cards, the response page below, and pencils.
Read aloud. Point, draw, tell, or pass.
Session 1: Find a first response
Opening · 4 minutes
“What clue could help find the item?”
Story · 6 minutes
Em’s folder is in a paper tray. Em looks in the backpack and cannot find it. A picture of a folder is on the tray.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
The teacher points to the picture. Em checks the tray. A picture cue can help without making Em guess.
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 clue could help find the item?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What clue could help find the item?”
Session 2: Try a second situation
Opening · 4 minutes
“What clue could help find the item?”
Story · 6 minutes
The book tray has a book-picture label. A child is looking for a class book.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
Look for the book-picture label and ask an adult to help check the tray.
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 clue could help find the item?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What clue could help find the item?”
Session 3: Try a different situation
Opening · 4 minutes
“What clue could help find the item?”
Story · 6 minutes
A child's folder is not in its usual place.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
“Can you help me look for my folder?”
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 clue could help find the item?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What clue could help find the item?”
Session 4: Choose and use the skill
Opening · 4 minutes
“What clue could help find the item?”
Story · 6 minutes
Em’s folder is in a paper tray. Em looks in the backpack and cannot find it. A picture of a folder is on the tray.
A response to compare · 5 minutes
The teacher points to the picture. Em checks the tray. A picture cue can help without making Em guess.
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 clue could help find the item?
Closing · 2 minutes
“Choose the first action or words for this story.”
One action to keep
“What clue could help find the item?”
Story cards to print
Card 1
Em’s folder is in a paper tray. Em looks in the backpack and cannot find it. A picture of a folder is on the tray.
What clue could help find the item?
Card 2
The book tray has a book-picture label. A child is looking for a class book.
What clue could help find the item?
Card 3
A child's folder is not in its usual place.
What clue could help find the item?
Student response page
Story number: __________
My first words or action: ________________________________________________
A response I could try next: ________________________________________________
Response examples
1. The teacher points to the picture. Em checks the tray. A picture cue can help without making Em guess.
2. Look for the book-picture label and ask an adult to help check the tray.