''The Very Hungry Caterpillar Literacy PowerPoints: Supporting ASD, SLD, and PMLD Learning"

Week 1: Reading

Introduction: Welcome to “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” literacy adventure!
Overview of the story: Brief summary of the plot and characters.
Interactive Reading: Each slide features colorful visuals and in-print symbols corresponding to the story’s elements. Children can follow along as the story is read aloud.
Comprehension Questions: Differentiated questions are provided to cater to children of varying abilities and skills. For example:
What did the caterpillar eat on Monday?
Can you point to the fruit the caterpillar ate on Friday?
How did the caterpillar feel after eating so much food?

Week 2: Speaking and Listening

Recap of Previous Week: Quick review of the story read in Week 1.
Speaking Activities: Engaging activities to encourage verbal participation, such as:
Retelling the story in their own words.
Discussing their favorite part of the story.
Acting out scenes from the story with peers.
Listening Activities: Activities designed to enhance listening skills, such as:
Following verbal instructions related to the story (e.g., “Point to the butterfly”).

Week 3: Writing

Review of Previous Weeks: Recap of reading and speaking/listening activities.
Writing Prompts: Various prompts to inspire writing related to “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” such as:
Tracing marks and letters and writing words at the end of the story.
Differentiated Support: Supportive visuals and scaffolding provided for children with different writing abilities.

Additional Features:

Colorful Semantics: Throughout the PowerPoint, colorful semantics are incorporated to support language development and comprehension.
Visual Supports: Visual cues and supports are embedded to aid understanding and engagement.
Group Circle Friendly: Designed to be used in a group circle setting, promoting inclusivity and collaboration among peers.