Name: Abby Arrisher Lesson Title: “The Enchanted Forest”

Date: 04/3/2003 Grade Level: Kindergarten Circle one: ECE

PKSN
Standard(s)/Guideline(s):
Domain: fine arts Strand: drama Standard Statement: 1CE Demonstrate observation and listening
skills in a theatrical context.

Standard(s)/Guideline(s):
Domain: ELA Strand: Reading Standard Statement: RL.K.3 With prompting and support, identify
characters, settings, and major events in a story.

Pre-assessment of current knowledge:

Students show active engagement with simple story characters, settings, and plots.

Instructional Assessment of Student Learning Learning Experience

Objectives
One/Two Assessed Identify Evidence: Academic Language:
Instructional - Story
Objective: I will take anecdotal notes as an - Enchanted
The student will be informal assessment to note which - Forest
able to enhance their students participate and are engaged - Characters
observation and in the role-play, and their ability - Setting
listening skills to recall characters, settings, and - Observing
through drama and - Listening
key events during the discussion
identify characters, after reading the story.
settings, and major
Procedural steps:
events in a story. Activity:
- Gather students in a
Program Monitoring:
circle. Introduce "The
One Assessed I will take photos of the students
during their role-play, showing their Enchanted Forest"
Developmental Skill:
Informal observation ability to act out different characters storybook.
of students' and recall different ideas from the - Explain that they will be
participation. text. entering a world of magic,
where they'll meet
Safety Considerations: interesting characters and
- Staying Differentiation: explore mysterious places.
within - Visual aids
- Divide students into
personal - Sensory-friendly props
groups based on
space - Language support
- Provide choice
- Pair students - Peer support characters from the story,
with peers and provide props
they work - Read the story with
well with
emphasis on characters,
- Sensory
setting, and key events.
- Guide students through
the enchanted forest
using the storyline.
- Use the open space
as the stage.
Encourage them to
move and act as
their characters
would, observing
and listening to the
cues of their
surroundings.
- Pause at key moments in
the story to ask guiding
questions like, "What do
you see around you?"
"How does your character
feel right now?"
Closing:
- Gather back in a circle.
Discuss the characters
they portrayed, the setting
of the enchanted forest,
and the major events they
experienced.
- Use visual aids to help
them recall and articulate
their thoughts.
- Highlight the importance
of observation and
listening in
understanding and
enjoying stories.
- Encourage them to share
what they liked most
 about exploring "The
Enchanted Forest."

Authentic Materials:
- Large open space
- Storybook: "The
Enchanted Forest" (any
storybook with a clear
setting, characters, and a
simple plot)
- Props and costumes:
animal ears, crowns,
capes, etc.

Adult Roles:
- Reading the story
- Placing students into
appropriate groups
- Ensuring students
participate in role-play
carefully
- Provide props

Resources & References:

Standards by Grade Level - Kindergarten