Katy No-Pocket Analysis
I chose to create a story box of one of my childhood favorites, Katy No-Pocket by Emmy Payne. I can use this story box in the reading center in my classroom. The students in the center can retell the story with the props. Before this story box becomes a part of my reading center, I would do a close reading of Katy No-Pocket. I would focus on the story elements to make sure the children had an understanding of the story itself. I would talk about the characters, the settings, the challenges that Katy faced and how she felt through out the story. I would also use this lesson to practice sequencing of events.
This story box includes Katy the kangaroo and her baby Freddy; a squishy crocodile and her baby; a stuffed animal monkey, bird, and owl;
the Owl’s home; a Ken doll for the man, a felt apron to put on Katy, a city scene, tears to show when Katy is sad; a kid-size apron; and of course the book Katy No Pocket. Story boxes are a great way to integrate arts into the English Language Arts standards. For example, for first grade, a story box supports ELA standards numbers two and three. Standard number two wants students to be able to ” Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson”. [RL.1.2] Students can use the different artifacts to retell the story and I can assess their understanding of the central message by observing and listening to their words and actions. The ESL first grade standard number three wants students to be able to “Describe characters, settings, and major events in the story using key details” [RL 1.3]. Beyond recalling and acting out the story, students can pull an artifact from the box and tell its relationship in the story. The students can also discuss the different locations the story takes place. Story boxes are a valuable resource to have in a classroom. They are fun to create and can help the children bring the story to life. It promotes creative thinking and interpersonal skills as children work together to discuss the story. I love the idea and hope to create many more.
This story box includes Katy the kangaroo and her baby Freddy; a squishy crocodile and her baby; a stuffed animal monkey, bird, and owl;
the Owl’s home; a Ken doll for the man, a felt apron to put on Katy, a city scene, tears to show when Katy is sad; a kid-size apron; and of course the book Katy No Pocket. Story boxes are a great way to integrate arts into the English Language Arts standards. For example, for first grade, a story box supports ELA standards numbers two and three. Standard number two wants students to be able to ” Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson”. [RL.1.2] Students can use the different artifacts to retell the story and I can assess their understanding of the central message by observing and listening to their words and actions. The ESL first grade standard number three wants students to be able to “Describe characters, settings, and major events in the story using key details” [RL 1.3]. Beyond recalling and acting out the story, students can pull an artifact from the box and tell its relationship in the story. The students can also discuss the different locations the story takes place. Story boxes are a valuable resource to have in a classroom. They are fun to create and can help the children bring the story to life. It promotes creative thinking and interpersonal skills as children work together to discuss the story. I love the idea and hope to create many more.