Teaching with The Ugly Duckling {a kindergarten lesson on similarities and differences}

   

          The Ugly Duckling is creative, animal tale that allows students to understand that physical differences exist, but are not reason for judgement, mistreatment, or negative behavior. By selecting text that is likely familiar, students will be more engaged and more responsive to prompting and support while asking questions about key details, themes, and other story elements.

           I will be using this classic story to teach a lesson that satisfy a variety Tennessee Standards for Kindergarten Reading and Social Studies with the primary focus being on understanding diversity. To see the complete lesson plan with questioning, activity planning, and other lesson essentials, check out the full TEAM format lesson, Similarities and Differences, here.

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