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The Name Jar: Discussion Guide for Grades Pre-K–1 Lesson PlanThe Name Jar: Discussion Guide for Grades Pre-K–1 Lesson Plan
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Anti-Defamation League
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Pre-K - 1st
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English Language Arts
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The Name Jar: Discussion Guide for Grades Pre-K–1

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A lesson spotlights the story, The Name Jar, by Yangsook Choi. After a read-aloud, the class retells the story using puppets or dress-up. They participate in a thoughtful discussion about the story, answer questions relating the book to themselves and others, and expand their learning. Two extension opportunities introduce learners to a song and creative name drawing.

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Concepts

bullying, relationship skills, relationships, peers, social awareness, emotional development, emotions, identifying emotions, social-emotional learning, expressing feelings, feelings, coping skills

Instructional Ideas

  • If time permits, plan an extension activity on the days following the initial read-aloud and discussion
  • Plan the lesson during October, National Bullying Prevention Month

Classroom Considerations

  • The lesson may stand alone with only the discussion or use one or both extension activities 
  • Materials vary depending on which extension activity you wish to conduct 

Pros

  • Provides a link to a list of vocabulary terms and their definitions
  • Two extension activities offer a music and art component

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.R.2 CCRA.R.3 CCRA.R.4 CCRA.SL.1

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