Orrin Hawke

Dec 1, 2015
PS1- Warner School
Grade:

2/3

Subject: LA- Horton Hatches

the Egg

Goals/Key questions
Goals:
Students will be able to compare both Horton stories and give examples of why he
is a good friend.
Objective (connected to PofS):
2.2, 2.4, 4.3

Pre lesson Considerations

Lesson overview of main ideas to be learned and prelearning required:
-talk about being a good friend comprehension of both stories
Materials needed/preset up required/logistical considerations needed
(seating arrangement):
-seated on carpet Horton Hatches the Egg book Poster Board sticky notes

Content:

Introduct
ion
2 min

Transitio
n

What is the teacher

doing?
Yesterday we read a
book about Horton
the elephant
Was he a good
friend?
We are going to
read another story
about Horton, and I
need you to see if
you think he is a
good friend
Think of words that
express what kind
of friend he is
We will compare
both books

What are the students doing?

Yes he was

While teacher reads, think of

things that prove he is a
good friend

considera
tions
Activity 1
15 min

Transitio
n
considera
tions
3 min
Activity 2

10 min

Conclusio
n

Read the story

Horton Hatches the
Egg
What does it mean
to be faithful?
Is Mayzie a good
friend? Why or why
not?
Why didnt Horton
run away from the
hunters?
Why did Horton stay
with the egg even
though he was
unhappy?
Get Up, grab some
sticky notes and
make your way to
the table and Ill
discuss our next
activity
Horton is a good
friend because
He took precautions
not to squish the
egg (propped tree
up, tenderly and
carefully sat on
egg)
I said what I
meant, and I meant
what I said, an
elephants faithful
100 percent
Think about what
he did in Horton
Hears a Who
Write down some
ideas as a class
Take a sticky note
and write down why
Horton is a good

Not give up, keep doing it

No, forgetful

He was not going to leave

the egg

He was dedicated

Group discussion
Why Horton is a good friend

Sticky not as to why Horton

is a good friend in both
books

10 min

friend in both books

Assessment: -Answers during the reading of the book large group discussion
individual sticky notes
Accommodations/Modifications: -have stringer students complete multiple
examples of being a good friend if they finish, have them write ways that they can
be a good friend on a scrap paper
Extension and extra time activity: -work on spelling words/ SS poster
Reflection on how the lesson went.