Kindergarden - Kings and Queens

Kings and Queens: Supplemental Guide 2A | King Midas and the Golden Touch 63

Word Work: Fond

1. In the read-aloud you heard that, “[King Midas] was fond of gold. He
   loved gold more than anything in the world.”


2. Say the word fond with me three times.


3. When you are fond of something, you are very interested in it and you
   love it very much.


4. King Midas was also very fond of his daughter, Marygold.
   Jerome is not fond of spiders. He is not fond of having spiders in his
   room.


5. Tell your partner one thing you are fond of or like very much.
   Then tell your partner about one thing you are not fond of or do not
   like at all.
   [Ask two or three students. If necessary, guide and/or rephrase
   the students’ responses: “I am fond of , but I am not fond
   of .”]


6. What’s the word we’ve been talking about?
   Use a Making Choices activity for follow-up. Directions: I am going to
   name some things. If I say something you are fond of, say, “I am fond
   of .” If I say something you are not fond of, say, I am not fond
   of .”
   [You may wish to designate separate corners of the class as “fond of”
   and “not fond of,” and have students carefully walk to their choice.]
   
   
   1. g o l d
   
   
   2. pretzels
   
   
   3. dogs
   
   
   4. roses
   
   
   5. books
   
   
   6. [You may wish to add additional items to briefly extend this
      activity.]
   
   
   
   

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day