Mac Barnett's "Billy Twitters and his Blue Whale Problem" -- Portals & Perspective! Lesson Plan

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In this uniquely creative Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC Lesson Plan (created by writer and writing teacher Andrea Felcone), you will find a FULLY SCRIPTED lesson plan to teach a FUN writing lesson based on Mac Barnett’s picture book, “Billy Twitters and his Blue Whale Problem”. This lesson plan is packed with fun facts about author Mac Barnett—including his love of PORTAL stories! Barnett is an ideal author to inspire writing—and reading—because he believes books unlock secret doors to WONDER. This lesson ties into Barnett’s TED TALK (‘Why a Good Book is a Secret Door’) and has proven a homerun as children LOVE to write PORTAL stories! This book also pairs nicely with teaching PERSPECTIVE in writing, and both PORTALS and PERSPECTIVE are explored in this lesson plan!

This lesson plan contains—23 pages of tested content—including Teaching Tips, Techniques, and Writing Worksheets (filled with humorous and thoughtful writing prompts) to inspire student writers—even reluctant writers!

(This lesson was designed for 8 - 12-year-olds. There is content here to teach for 90 minutes. You can edit to fit your class length as needed.)

To purchase, simply CLICK ON “ADD TO CART” button. After CHECKOUT you will receive a LINK to DOWNLOAD this LESSON PLAN. (Download as soon as possible after receiving the link to ensure link stays active. Thank you!)

In this uniquely creative Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC Lesson Plan (created by writer and writing teacher Andrea Felcone), you will find a FULLY SCRIPTED lesson plan to teach a FUN writing lesson based on Mac Barnett’s picture book, “Billy Twitters and his Blue Whale Problem”. This lesson plan is packed with fun facts about author Mac Barnett—including his love of PORTAL stories! Barnett is an ideal author to inspire writing—and reading—because he believes books unlock secret doors to WONDER. This lesson ties into Barnett’s TED TALK (‘Why a Good Book is a Secret Door’) and has proven a homerun as children LOVE to write PORTAL stories! This book also pairs nicely with teaching PERSPECTIVE in writing, and both PORTALS and PERSPECTIVE are explored in this lesson plan!

This lesson plan contains—23 pages of tested content—including Teaching Tips, Techniques, and Writing Worksheets (filled with humorous and thoughtful writing prompts) to inspire student writers—even reluctant writers!

(This lesson was designed for 8 - 12-year-olds. There is content here to teach for 90 minutes. You can edit to fit your class length as needed.)

To purchase, simply CLICK ON “ADD TO CART” button. After CHECKOUT you will receive a LINK to DOWNLOAD this LESSON PLAN. (Download as soon as possible after receiving the link to ensure link stays active. Thank you!)

This Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC Lesson Plan includes:

·        The Structure, Introduction, and Ground Rules of a Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC writing lesson. The goal: To make writing FUN for your students!

·        Author ‘Fun Facts’.

·        Details on how to teach the featured Mentor-Text/Read Aloud: “Billy Twitters and his Blue Whale Problem” and Writing Concepts: Portals and Perspective in Writing!

·        Fearless Dragon Writers, LLC Writing Worksheet: Student handouts filled with humorous and thoughtful Writing Prompts.

·        Tips on how to deal with Student ‘Writer’s Block’.

·        Comic Strip Storyboards — and how to use them. (Ideal for Reluctant Writers!)

·        Sharing Work Aloud: Ways to Encourage and Support Your Students.

·        Recommended Writing Games — to increase the fun!

·        Bonus Content: Fun Art and Science Tie-in Activities; More Portals in Literature; Additional Mac Barnett Books you can teach!

·        A List of all Materials Needed including: “Billy Twitters and his Blue Whale Problem” * by Mac Barnett. (*Note: This is an Amazon Affiliate Link. I earn a small percentage from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!)