The Kissing Hand and A Pocket Full of Kisses: Compare and Contrast

In this close reading lesson, students will compare and contrast the actions of the characters in two of Audrey Penn's beloved books, The Kissing Hand and A Pocket Full of Kisses. They will answer text-dependent questions, and they will describe and sequence story elements as they analyze the two books. Students will truly enjoy interacting with these two delightful stories!
Resource ID#: 62230 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): K
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Instructional Time: 5 Hour(s)
Keywords: compare, contrast, close reading, The Kissing Hand, Audrey Penn, A Pocket Full of Kisses, characters, story elements, questioning, text-dependent questions, retell, sequencing, sequencing the events in a story, compare and contrast, Venn diagram, story map
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Instructional Technique
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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