21/9/2023
DAVID GOES TO SCHOOL
By engaging in these
activities...
Children will not only deepen their
understanding of "David Goes to
School" but also develop critical
thinking, creativity, and collaboration
skills. Through discussions, reflective
writing, drawing, role-playing, and the
optional extension activity, children will
have a well-rounded exploration of the
story and its themes.
Activity steps
1. Recap and Discuss:
The teacher will encourage
comprehension by asking questions to
students such as:
- What are some of the things David
does at school?
- How does David's behavior change
throughout the story?
2. Draw and Write:
Provide each child with two sticky
notes. Ask them to choose a favorite
scene from the story. One of the sticky
notes is for them to recreate it through
a drawing, and on the other sticky note,
they will have to write a short caption or
sentence describing the scene they
have drawn.
PICTUREBOOK
ACTIVITIES
"David Goes to School" by David Shannon is a beloved
picturebook that captivates young readers with its
relatable characters and humorous storyline. To enhance
the reading experience and promote deeper
comprehension, I have thought of a series of engaging
activities that encourage reflection, analysis, and
creativity. By incorporating discussions, drawing, role-
playing, and reflective writing kids have the opportunity to
delve into the world of David and his school adventures.
3. Role-Play:
Divide the children into small groups
and assign each group a different
scene from the story. Instruct them to
create a short skit or role-play based
on their assigned scene, utilizing their
understanding of the characters and
events. Allow each group to perform
their skit for the class, promoting
creativity and collaboration. WHO?
Teacher and students
4. Reflective writing:
Ask students to write their own short
WHAT?
Engaging activities: drawing, role-play
story or create a comic strip featuring and relexive writing
David's further adventures at school.
Through this activity, kids will develop
their imagination.
WHERE?
In the classroom
WHEN?
2 sessions of 45 min
WHY?
To encourage comprehension, critical
thinking, and creativity