Learning Activity

Understanding Point of View (Different Voices for Different Points of View)

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

2

Overview

In this whole group activity, students will listen to a read aloud to illustrate using different voices to illustrate different points of view.

This activity was created as a result of the ALEX Resource Development Summit.

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 2

ELA21.2.26

Compare and contrast important details presented by two texts on the same topic or theme.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.2.26

Vocabulary

  • Compare
  • Contrast
  • Topic
  • Theme

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Compare means tell how things are alike or similar.
  • Contrast means tell how things are different.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Compare and contrast important details after reading two texts that have a common theme or topic.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Texts about the same topic or theme will have similarities and differences.
  • Comparing and contrasting texts with the same topic or theme will improve their overall comprehension of the texts.

Phase

Before/Engage
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

The student will listen to a read aloud and acknowledge which character is speaking during the story.

Activity Details

1. Remind students that “point of view” is a literary term that helps the reader determine who is telling the story. Explain that one way readers show point of view is by using different voices for the characters in a story. Tell students that in the video read aloud, the reader uses different voices for the characters.

2. Have students take out a box of crayons. (If crayons are not available, supply students with note cards in the following colors or with the color names written on them: red, purple, beige, gray, white, black, green, yellow, orange, blue, pink, peach.) Tell students that as they listen to the story, they should hold up the color (or note card) that matches the character speaking.

3. Use the digital tool 'The Day the Crayons Quit' by Drew Daywalt - READ ALOUD FOR KIDS! to play as children listen and respond.

Assessment Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Note if children are able to identify and show the appropriate color to match to the character speaking in the story.

Related Learning Activities

Learning Activity (Before)

Understanding Point of View (Different Voices for Different Points of View)

Learning Activity (During)

Using Different Voices When Reading Point of View

Learning Activity (After)

Using Different Voices When Reading Point of View

Background and Preparation

Background / Preparation

If students do not have access to crayons, prepare note cards with the following color names: red, purple, beige, gray, white, black, green, yellow, orange, blue, pink, peach. Each student will require a set of cards.

Pull up the digital tool 'The Day the Crayons Quit' by Drew Daywalt - READ ALOUD FOR KIDS! and ensure the video loads correctly.

Digital Tools / Resources

'The Day the Crayons Quit' by Drew Daywalt - READ ALOUD FOR KIDS!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZttMDho5HMw&feature=youtu.be

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Owner (Author)

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