Teacher asks students if they know what a legend is and if they can give some examples. Students must identify main idea and supporting details. Students take turns reading the rest of the legends orally. Some stories may be read in groups while the teacher floats. Students will again be asked for main idea and supporting details.
Teacher asks if students can identify some elements of legends based on their reading.
Students are also asked for ways to identify main idea and supporting details. Teacher tells students that they will be writing a legend of their own. Their legend will explain why turtle carries his shell. Teacher models a brief legend of her own. Students are given graphic organizers to help them plan out their legends.