The Bee and the Dream

The Bee and the Dream Read Aloud

Objectives/Goals

To introduce a different perspective of literature that enables the students to create meaning, understanding of self and the world; as well as, appreciation and enjoyment.
To create phonological awareness by reading aloud.
To produce a sense of anticipation by specific questioning.
To enhance the students imagination and stimulate their minds.

Motivation/Preteach
Before reading, have the students look at the bright cover and anticipate the story, where it takes place, and the time frame.

Time
Estimated time: 15 to 30 minutes

Materials
A book called, "The Bee and the Dream," adapted by Freeman Long.

Directions

Introduce the story by showing the book cover and asking questions to the students.
What do you think this book is about?
Where does this story take place?
When did this story take place? In the past? Present? Etc.
With enthusiasm, read the story to the students. Without interrupting much, ask questions that will allow the students to think, but not answer. (only by a show of hands). Example: What do you think will happen next? Raise your hand if you think that he will find gold? etc.
After the reading, the students are able to express questions, comments, and experiences relating to the story. Have several students answer some questions.
By a show of hands, who liked the story?
What was this story about?
Who here knew that the bees would turn into gold?
Elaborate more on the riddle and how it sounds different from the way we speak and communicate.

Assessment
With having the students reflect their ideas of the story, the teacher will be able to assess that the students created meaning, an understanding of a different way of life, an appreciation of their own life, and enjoyment through a story.

With the riddle and style of how the story is told, this book will enable the students to create phonological awareness by listening to the differences and comparing it the way we speak in Hawaii and at this present time.

Through questioning during the reading and discussions about the story with the students, they can elaborate and reflect on some of their anticipated thoughts.

By acting out the specific characters and asking specific questions during and after the story, the students will be able to imagine the story through their own perspective. (Good stories stimulate the mind!)

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