Student Objectives:

  • Take turns reading pages or paragraphs in the book to practice their reading skills.
  • Identify who the main characters and settings of the story are.
  • Understand the moral lessons presented in the book.
  • Be able to summarize the story in their own words.

Introduction (5 minutes):

Introduce the book and ask students the following questions:

  • “Looking at the cover of the book, what do you think the story will be about?”
  • “Do you like to play games with others? Who do you play with?”

Theocratic Connections:

N/A

Activity 1 – Reading (15 minutes):

Open the story in the Bookclub bookcase and have students take turns reading. Assign character roles if appropriate.

Activity 2 – Discussion (10 minutes):

Ask students the following questions:

  • “Where is the story’s setting?”
  • “Who is the main character in the story?”
  • “What did the animals ask Lion to do, and what did he say?”
  • “Why did Lion say no?”
  • “Why do you think Lion is worried about losing?”
  • “Have you ever felt worried about losing a game?”
  • “Why did the other animals copy Lion after he slipped on the banana peel?”
  • “How did Lion feel after he played with the other animals?”
  • “After playing with the animals, what do you think Lion would say is more important: winning or having fun?”

Assessment:

Assess student understanding of the story’s moral through participation in discussions, completion of reflection questions, and identification of key concepts presented.