ND Curriculum Initiative

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Links of a Legend

For grade(s) 2.

The students will retell the legend, The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush, using strips of paper and connecting them to make a story chain.

Subject & Standards

English Language Arts:

Needs Assessment/Rational

The statewide assessments indicated that written language was a weakness in the second grade classroom. The students completed the activities and were graded on the completion of each child’s project.

Equipment/Materials Needed

Book- The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush, 7- 2 x 3 inches construction paper strips, glue, pencils, pictographs for students to copy.

Understandings & Goals

The students will be able to retell a story in chronological order in written form.

Questions Answered

Objectives:

Lesson Created By

This lesson was created by Justin Wageman. Learn more about Justin Wageman on their profile page.