Minds On
Video time
Let’s explore what the earth looks like from space with TVOkids!
What do you think this video will be about? Why? Share your thoughts out loud.
Share one interesting thing you learned from this video.
Was what you thought before the video correct?
Action
What do you predict?
Focus strategies before a story
A prediction is what someone thinks will happen. It is based on facts or clues. As learners we use strategies to help us make predictions.
We are going to explore a story from the show 16 Hudson called “Stick to It.”
Explore the title of this story:
- What do you think the story is about?
- Can you describe the characters?
- What might the setting be?
Use the chart provided or a method of your choice to share your predictions.
Complete My Predictions in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document.
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access My Predictions.
Attentiveness strategies during the story
Here is the video of the episode, “Stick to It.”
We use strategies when we explore stories so we can understand what we are experiencing.
Imagination
What is happening in your mind as you explore the story?
- What questions do you have?
You can record your questions or thoughts as a list, or record your thinking using technology, or an audio recording.
Connections
Make connections
What connections did you make to the story?
Think about a time where you were in a similar situation.
Think about any other stories or movies you have enjoyed with events or characters like these.
Does this story make you think of anything happening in the world?
Add these thoughts to your list or recording.
Attentiveness strategies after the story
Can you retell the story, “Stick to It?”
Retell the story using the following story map or another method of your choice.
Complete the Retelling Story Map in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document.
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Retelling Story Map.
Consolidation
What’s your favourite story?
Use the following story map or a method of your choice to retell an audio story that you know or a new one you would like to explore.
Make sure you include the main characters and setting, as well as the beginning, middle, and end.
Complete the Retelling Story Map in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document.
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Retelling Story Map.
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.