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Explore Henny Penny: A KS1 Interactive Story Adventure Lesson Plan!

Engage your students with the delightful story of Henny Penny through our KS1 Interactive Story Adventure Lesson Plan! This lesson is designed to captivate young learners while enhancing their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Kids will love this interactive adventure that brings the story to life and encourages participation.

Lesson Objectives (5 minutes)

• Engagement: Students will listen to and engage with the story of Henny Penny.
• Skill Development: Students will practice reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.
• Interactive Activities: Students will participate in fun activities related to the story.

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Circle Time: Gather students in a circle on the carpet.
• Story Introduction: Introduce the story of Henny Penny and ask students if they’ve ever jumped to conclusions without thinking things through.

Story Time and Interactive Elements (25 minutes) Part 1: The Story Begins (5 minutes)

• Reading: Read the beginning of the story.
• Discussion Prompt: Ask: “What do you think fell on Henny Penny’s head?” and discuss possibilities with the class.

Part 2: Meeting Friends (10 minutes)

• Character Introduction: Continue reading, introducing Cocky Locky, Ducky Lucky, and Goosey Loosey.
• Acting Out: Pause to have students act out animal movements:
  • Flap arms like Cocky Locky.
  • Waddle like Ducky Lucky.
  • Stretch necks like Goosey Loosey.

Part 3: Foxy Loxy’s Trick (10 minutes)

• Conclusion: Finish reading the story.
• Critical Thinking: Ask: “Was it a good idea to follow Foxy Loxy? Why or why not?” Discuss the importance of being careful around strangers.

Activity: Role Play (10 minutes)

• Group Work: Divide the class into small groups and assign each student a character from the story.
• Acting: Have groups act out a short scene from the story.

Wrap-Up and Reflection (5 minutes)

• Discussion: Ask: “What did Henny Penny learn in the story?”
• Key Lesson: Discuss the importance of thinking before acting and encourage students to share their favorite parts of the story.

This lesson plan is adaptable for 2nd-grade students, using simple language and short sentences to explain concepts effectively.

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