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Lesson Plansand Teacher GuidesLesson Type: Differentiated LearningSecond GradeThe Drum: A Folktale from IndiaWritten by Rob ClevelandOutcomeABOUT THE BOOKGUIDED READING:ILEXILE lityREGION:AsiaISBN:978-0-874838-02-2Students will demonstrate an understanding of the storythrough the use of discussion, writing, phonics, andsequencing.OverviewStudents will read and explore a folktale from India whileutilizing interdisciplinary connections in reading, languagearts, social studies, geography, character education, art, andcooking.MaterialsGeneral Book The Drum Computer(s) with Internet access Map or globeCOMMON CORESTANDARDSNOTE:Find correlatingCommon CoreStandards at thehead of each activitysection. Pencil Paper (lined and unlined) Orange/red, dark green, and navy blue crayons ormarkers Bowls Spoons Napkins Freezer safe container(s)
The Drum: A Folktale from India Freezer Electric mixer (optional)Cooking Activities 1 Pint heavy cream 16 Oz container cool whip 14 Oz sweetened condensed milk 5-6 Tablespoons mango pulpAssessment Tools Map of India worksheet Blends worksheet Adjectives and Verbs worksheet Sequencing worksheetTable of ContentsIntroduction 3Discussion Questions 5Language Arts 6Phonics 8Art 9Cooking 11Page 2 of 18Story Cove Lesson PlansSecond Grade
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaSecond GradeIntroductionCOMMON CORESTANDARDSCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.6:Complete sentencesCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.2:Recount stories, centralmessageCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.7:Clarify textCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.2:Key ideasCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.4.A:FluencyIntroducing the StoryDirections: Teacher informs students they will be reading a folktalefrom India. As an introductory activity, students do an“Internet treasure hunt” for information about India. Teacher tells students to find the following list ofinformation, which is written on board for reference. Recipe for Kulfi (Indian ice cream) Picture and information about the Taj Mahal Picture of a rickshaw Map of India When the students have gathered their information,teacher asks students to share pictures and informationabout the Taj Mahal and rickshaws. Students work in small groups and use their maps ofIndia as well as the classroom globe or map to completethe Map of India Worksheet. Teacher reviews maps with students and shares thefollowing information about India: India is the second most populous country in theworld. China has the largest population. India is divided into twenty-eight states. Although the climate does vary from region toregion, India gets most of its rain from monsoons. Education and traditional family values are highlyrespected in India. India is a “melting pot” of religions. Religion andreligious celebrations are very public.Page 3 of 18Story Cove Lesson Plans
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaSecond Grade Most people practice the Hindu religion, whichemphasizes the moral responsibility that peoplehave for their actions. India produces more films every year, than anyother country. One region of the country is called,“Bollywood”. Storytelling in India, the oral tradition, was used toeducate and entertain people. The earliest stories in India were written on stripsof palm leaves or birch bark. Unfortunately, theleaves and bark quickly decayed in India’s hothumid climate. People had to make new copies ofliterature that they wanted to save. This copying andre-copying saved many important stories. Teacher asks students to read the book, The Drumwith a partner taking turns, reading alternatingsentences.Page 4 of 18Story Cove Lesson Plans
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaSecond GradeDiscussion QuestionsCOMMON CORESTANDARDSCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.1:Key detailsCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3:Character responseFor Assessing Comprehension How would you describe the boy? Comment on hischaracter. What role did the strange little man play in the story? How did the boy feel about the stick that was given to him? What did it mean that the wood was too new to catch fire?Why was there smoke in the woman’s eyes? (pages 13, 14) When the boy gave away all of the items that he was given,did he expect to get anything in return? Which character in the book needed the object the boy gaveto him or her the most? Were all of their needs equal? Was the ending of the book predictable? How did the old piece of wood have magic in it? Suggest another title for this book. Indian folktales teach principles of good living. What did thisfolktale teach you? Does this story reflect the Hindu religious belief of moralresponsibility for your actions? How?Page 5 of 18Story Cove Lesson Plans
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaSecond GradeLanguage ArtsCOMMON dverbsCCSS.ELALITERACY.L.2.1.F:Produce completesentencesCCSS.ELALITERACY.L.2.5.B:Word meaning/verbsAdjectives and VerbsMaterials: Adjectives and Verbs worksheetDirections: Use the page numbers provided as a reference.Group A: Write one adjective or one verb to describe eachcharacter.Group B: Write one adjective and one verb to describe eachcharacter.Group C: Write one sentence about each character using anadjective and a verb.Adjective and Verb worksheet Mother (p. 5-12) Boy Strange Little Man (p. 9-11) Old woman (p. 13-16) Wife of potter (p.17-20) Washerman (p.21-23) Man with horse (p.24-26) Bridegroom (p. 30-31)Page 6 of 18Story Cove Lesson Plans
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaCOMMON LALITERACY.L.2.2:PunctuationCOMMON CORESTANDARDSCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.1:Key detailsSecond GradeDialogueDirections: The dog is pictured on many pages in this book, yet heis not a character in the story. His facial expressionsand body language show what he is feeling. Look at the pictures of the dog on the following pages:5, 7, 12, 16, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, and 34. Write a word to describe what you think the dog isfeeling. What would the dog say if he could talk? Write what youthink the dog would say on each page listed. It can bea question or statement. Remember to use quotationmarks. Try to incorporate some facts that you havelearned about India.SequencingMaterials: Sequencing worksheetDirections: Complete the worksheet by writing in the name of theobject and person in the space provided.PersonStrange little manOld woman cookingWife of village potterWashermanMan in underwearBridegroomObject the boygaveN/aStickBread for childPotCoatHorsePage 7 of 18Story Cove Lesson PlansObject givento boy“Magic” stickBreadLarge potCoatHorseDrum
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaSecond GradePhonicsCOMMON CORESTANDARDSCCSS.ELALITERACY.L.2.1.F:Complete sentencesCCSS.ELALITERACY.W.2.3:Write narratives witheventBlends (Differentiated Learning)Directions: Teacher says: The word drum, starts with a dr blend.There are many words in this story that begin withblends.Group A: Complete Blends worksheet Blends Worksheet Directions: Review the story and find at least oneword that begins with the following blends: Ch: child Cl: clothes, clean Dr: drum Gr: grow, groom Th: things, thought, thanked, thanks Sh: shivering, shade St: start, stick, stove, stop Br: bread, bridegroom Sm: smoke Fl: flat Pl: pleaseGroup B: Complete worksheet as Group A and write asentence with each word.Group C: Complete worksheet as Group A and write a shortstory, about two paragraphs in length, using eachword.Page 8 of 18Story Cove Lesson Plans
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaSecond GradeArtCOMMON ITERACY.SL.2.1.C:CollaborativeconversationsMaking the National Flag of IndiaMaterials: Paper Pencil Orange/red, dark green, and navy blue crayon ormarkerDirections: Students create an Indian flag following teacher’sdirections: Hold your paper horizontally (across). Fold your paper in thirds from top to bottom. Open your paper and place it on your desk so thatthe folded lines are horizontally, or across. Color the top third orange/red. Color the bottom third dark green. Using a pencil, draw a circle in the middle of thewhite stripe so that the circle, top to bottom, fillsmost of the width of the white stripe. Outline thecircle in navy blue. Make a small navy blue circle (that you color in), inthe center of the outlined circle. Make the circle into a wheel by drawing 24 spokesfrom the center of the circle to the edge.Page 9 of 18Story Cove Lesson Plans
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaSecond Grade The Indian flag was designed as a symbol of freedom. Itis meant to represent the freedom of all people. The saffron (orange/red) color represents courage,sacrifice, and reunification (teacher discussesdefinitions of words). The white stands for purity and truth. The green color represents faith and fertility. The wheel in the center of the flag is the wheel of law.Page 10 of 18Story Cove Lesson Plans
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaSecond GradeCookingCOMMON CORESTANDARDSCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.3:Clarify comprehensionCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.9:Compare and contrasttextsKulfi, Indian Ice CreamMaterials: 1 Pint heavy whipping cream 16 oz. Container cool whip 14 Oz. Sweetened condensed milk 5-6 T mango pulp (can be made by blending pulp frommango or is available as a frozen food)Directions:Teacher tells students: Indian food is very diverse. Ingredients, spices, andmethods of cooking vary from region to region. Riceand wheat are ingredients used in making manydishes. Most Indian foods are made on a stoverather than in an oven or microwave. Spicy foodsand sweets are very popular. Kulfi is a very populartreat. (Considering India’s climate, why would thisice cream treat be popular?) A search of the Internetshows that there are many recipes for Kulfi. Somecontain ingredients that are not readily availablein this country. Many Indian families own specialdecorative molds in which to freeze the Kulfi. Almostany container that can be frozen works well. Compare and contrast the recipes the class foundin the Internet treasure hunt. What ingredients arethe same in all of the recipes? What variations arethere? Are there differences in how it is prepared?Cooking Directions: Mix all ingredients well by hand or with an electricmixer.Page 11 of 18Story Cove Lesson Plans
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaSecond Grade Place in a container (Popsicle mold or other freezersafe container including ice cube trays) and freezefor up to 8 hours depending on size of container(s). Picture yourself in southern India on a hot, steamyday. Enjoy Indian ice cream!Page 12 of 18Story Cove Lesson Plans
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaSecond Grade
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaSecond Grade
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaSecond Grade
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaSecond Grade
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaSecond Grade
The Drum: A Folktale from IndiaSecond Grade
Book The Drum Computer(s) with Internet access Map or globe Pencil Paper (lined and unlined) Orange/red, dark green, and navy blue crayons or markers Bowls Spoons Napkins Freezer safe container(s) COMMON CORE STANDARDS NOTE: Find correlating Common Core Standards at the head of each activity section. The Drum: A Folktale from India Page 2 of 18 Story .
