Date: March 6, 1997

Grade level(s): 1

Subject(s):

• Language Arts/Writing (composition)

A creative writing exercise on the story The Rainbow Fish. An activity to deal with feelings.

Goal:

Students will know the importance of giving to those around them in school.

Objective:

1. Students will listen to the story The Rainbow Fish .
2. Students will be able to write 3 short sentences about what makes them happy.
3. Students will create a Rainbow Fish of their own.

Concepts covered:

1. sharing
2. giving
3. receiving
4. helping others
5. feelings
6. building

Materials:

1. book The Rainbow Fish
2. white construction paper
3. aluminum foil
4. color construction paper
5. glue, scissors, pencils, markers
6. patterns of fish

Procedure:

1. Read the book The Rainbow Fish
2. Hand out scales of aluminum foil to the class. Model to the students the action of giving and how it makes them feel. The worksheet should have the directions - Write three sentences about "I feel happy when...."
3. Hand out and explain the worksheet.
4. Have them trace or make a cut out fish
5. Have them glue on small pieces of construction paper and aluminum foil.
6. When the class is finished, have the students show their worksheet and fish to the class

Assessment:

1. To complete worksheet
2. To complete the making of their own fish.
3. To grasp the concept of "I feel happy when..."