Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will listen to The Remember Balloons read-aloud, identify themes of memory and loss, and create a personal “memory balloon” using a template.
This lesson builds emotional literacy and empathy by connecting students’ own memories to the story, supports speaking/listening skills, and provides differentiated supports for IEPs, 504s, and ELLs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
7 minutes
Step 4
Personal Memory Activity
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up
3 minutes
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will identify and sequence key events from The Remember Balloons and demonstrate narrative comprehension by completing a story map.
Sequencing enhances comprehension by helping students understand story structure, supports logical thinking and narrative skills, and accommodates IEP, 504, and ELL needs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Read-Aloud Focus
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Sequencing Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Individual Story Map
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up
3 minutes
