Citation:
Krensky, S. (2007). Paul bunyan. Minneapolis, MN: Millbrook Press, Inc.
Summary:
Stephen Krensky's Paul Bunyan is a part of his "On My Own Folklore" collection that makes folktales accessible to children by presenting the tales in engaging, child-friendly language. In this text, Krensky describes Paul's "larger than life" childhood, his struggles with being so large, and finding his niche in the lumberjack world.
Lesson/Activity:
SC State Standards:
Krensky, S. (2007). Paul bunyan. Minneapolis, MN: Millbrook Press, Inc.
Summary:
Stephen Krensky's Paul Bunyan is a part of his "On My Own Folklore" collection that makes folktales accessible to children by presenting the tales in engaging, child-friendly language. In this text, Krensky describes Paul's "larger than life" childhood, his struggles with being so large, and finding his niche in the lumberjack world.
Lesson/Activity:
SC State Standards:
Social Studies Standard 2-1 - The student will demonstrate an understanding of cultural contributions made by people from the various regions of the United States.
Social Studies Indicator 2- 1.4 - Recall stories and songs about regional folk figures who have contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States, including Pecos Bill, Brer Rabbit, Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, and John Henry. (G, H)
ELA Standard 2.1 - The student will read and comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and nonprint formats.
ELA Indicator 2-1.7 - Create responses to literary texts through a variety of methods (for example, writing, creative dramatics, and the visual and performing arts).
Lesson Objectives:
1. The student will respond to Paul Bunyan by Stephen Krensky through either writing, creative dramatics, or the visual arts.
Materials:
1. Several copies of Paul Bunyan by Stephen Krensky.
2. Writing supplies (pencils, paper, crayons, markers)
3. Paul Bunyan props (overalls, blue sheet, miniature items)
4. Paint supplies (paint, paintbrushes, pencils, large sheets of paper)
Procedures:
1. TTW conduct a guided reading session of Paul Bunyan by Stephen Krensky.
2. After the students have a firm understanding of the story, TTW allow students to choose one of three centers.
Center 1: The Writing Center - the student will re-read the end of Paul Bunyan by Stephen Krensky. The student will then make up what happens next in the story and write their own Paul Bunyan folktale. The center will also provide crayons and markers if the student would like to provide illustrations.
Center 2: The Creative Drama Center - the students in this center will work together to act out the Paul Bunyan story.
Center 3: The Visual Arts Center - the students will use paint supplies to depict what happens in the Paul Bunyan story.
3. After the centers, the students will meet back up as a class to informally present the work they have completed.
Social Studies Indicator 2- 1.4 - Recall stories and songs about regional folk figures who have contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States, including Pecos Bill, Brer Rabbit, Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, and John Henry. (G, H)
ELA Standard 2.1 - The student will read and comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and nonprint formats.
ELA Indicator 2-1.7 - Create responses to literary texts through a variety of methods (for example, writing, creative dramatics, and the visual and performing arts).
Lesson Objectives:
1. The student will respond to Paul Bunyan by Stephen Krensky through either writing, creative dramatics, or the visual arts.
Materials:
1. Several copies of Paul Bunyan by Stephen Krensky.
2. Writing supplies (pencils, paper, crayons, markers)
3. Paul Bunyan props (overalls, blue sheet, miniature items)
4. Paint supplies (paint, paintbrushes, pencils, large sheets of paper)
Procedures:
1. TTW conduct a guided reading session of Paul Bunyan by Stephen Krensky.
2. After the students have a firm understanding of the story, TTW allow students to choose one of three centers.
Center 1: The Writing Center - the student will re-read the end of Paul Bunyan by Stephen Krensky. The student will then make up what happens next in the story and write their own Paul Bunyan folktale. The center will also provide crayons and markers if the student would like to provide illustrations.
Center 2: The Creative Drama Center - the students in this center will work together to act out the Paul Bunyan story.
Center 3: The Visual Arts Center - the students will use paint supplies to depict what happens in the Paul Bunyan story.
3. After the centers, the students will meet back up as a class to informally present the work they have completed.
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