John Henry

By Amplify Classroom

2nd Grade

CKLA

Primary Focus of Lesson Reading • Students will identify the characteristics of a tall tale and will identify characters from “Paul Bunyan” and “Pecos Bill.” • Students will compare and contrast characters from “Paul Bunyan” and “John Henry.” Language • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Tier 2 word feats. Writing • With assistance, students will use a graphic organizer to identify elements of a tall tale in “John Henry.” Reading • Students will use an image from the Read-Aloud to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot. Language • Students will write question sentences with assistance. Formative Assessment • Exit Pass: Is “John Henry” a Tall Tale? Students will identify one characteristic of tall tales that is present in “John Henry.”