4 Fables and Stories: Supplemental Guide | Introduction
Lesson Implementation
It is important to note that the interactive activities in the Supplemental
Guide count on the teacher as the “ideal reader” to lead discussions,
model proper language use, and facilitate interactions among student
partners.Student Grouping
Teachers are encouraged to assign partner pairs prior to beginning a
domain and partners should remain together for the duration of the
domain. If possible, English Language Learners should be paired with
native English speakers, and students who have limited English oral
language skills should be paired with students who have strong English
language skills. Keep in mind that in some instances a group of three
would benefit beginning ELLs and an older student or adult volunteer
may be a better arrangement for some students with disabilities.
Partnering in this way promotes a social environment where all students
engage in collaborative talk and learn from one another.
In addition, there are various opportunities where students of the same
home language work together, fostering their first-language use and
existing knowledge to construct deeper meanings about new information.Graphic Organizers and Domain-Wide Activities
Several different organizers and domain-wide activities are included to
aid students in their learning of the content in the Fables and Stories
domain.- Response Cards for Fables and Stories (one per fable and story, ten
total) can be used to describe characters, settings, and major events.
Students can hold up these response cards to respond to class
questions. - Anchor chart for fables (Lessons 1–6)—You may wish to create an
anchor chart that lists the three characteristics of fables and the
fables presented in this domain. (See the sample chart in Lesson 1’s
“Note to Teacher.”) - Story Map for fables (one per fable, six total) can be used to review
story elements in the fables. You may wish to use Instructional Master
1B-1 as a template or create your own. The story map should include
title, character(s), setting(s), and plot (beginning, middle, and end).