Stories: Supplemental Guide 1A | Chicken Little 27Sayings and Phrases: The Sky is Falling
- Remind students that they heard Chicken Little say, “The sky is falling.”
- Have students repeat, “The sky is falling!” using a fearful voice.
- Tell students that people say “the sky is falling” when they think
something very bad is going to happen. They get scared and make a
big deal out of it, even when they are not sure it is true. Usually it is
not as bad as it seems. For instance, Chicken Little thought the sky
was falling, but it was just an acorn that hit her head. - Say to students, “Tell your partner about a time you thought the sky
was falling—you thought something bad was going to happen—but
it was not as bad as you had imagined. Use the saying ‘the sky is
falling’ when you tell about it. I will call on a few of you to share.” You
may need to provide some examples from your personal experience.
Allow one minute for partners to talk. Help partners initiate their
conversation and encourage them to ask questions to get more
information. Call on a few volunteers to share.
Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day