El Chupacabra (2nd)
El Chupacabra (2nd)
El Chupacabra (2nd)
· List Lesson Goals:(Should relate to Standards addressed in this lesson and should be assessed)
1. Lesson Goal 1: After reading El Chupacabra, TSWBAT learn three words in spanish and
what they mean.
2. Lesson Goal 2: Working in small groups, TSWBAT write a paragraph with at least 5
complete sentences.
· Warm-up Activity:
● Teacher will gather all students on carpet for read aloud.
● Before starting TW ask students if they have ever heard of the legend of el chupacabra. If
yes, TW take 2-3 responses. If no, TW briefly explain the legend.
● TW let the students know that the book is written in English and Spanish. The pictures
will help them to understand the text as well.
B. Teaching THE LESSON
Lesson Activities:
● TW read El Chupacabra by Adam Rubin to the students.
● Check for understanding as we read the book, explain any confusion by story being told
in two languages
○ Chupacabra= goat sucker
● At the end of the story, do another quick check for understanding
○ Who is the Chupacabra?
○ What happened to the goats?
○ What did the chupacabra do at the end of the story?
● TW ask students what new works they learned in Spanish/ how did they know what those
words ment.
● TW collect student responses and make a chart on the board that translates the words.
● TW have students return to their desks.
● TW give directions to the students “Working in your desk groups, you will write an
alternative ending to the story. What would happen if the Chupacabra didn't help the
goats? What would have happened if the chupacabra became too full to help? What if he
tried to help but the goats did not get smaller? Try to use the words we have translated
together in your writing, just like the author of the book did.
● TW give students 30 mins to work as a group to come up with a different ending for the
story. TW rove and assist students.
C. LESSON CLOSURE
● TW have the students share ending with the rest of the class. They will get to read it aloud if they
are comfortable.
Lesson Assessments: If not all students met lesson objectives – plans for remediation:
● Writing- The teacher will collect the writings from the students and add them to the students
portfolios. Teachers can also use the writing continuum or writing rubric to assess the student
writing and plan goals for each student based on the results.
● Speaking and Listening: Teacher will assess how students are listening to the read-aloud,
working with their peers, and reading their alternative endings aloud to the class.
● If students are not understanding the lesson the teacher can:
○ Write one alternative ending whole group and have the rest of the class follow along
○ Have the students complete a drawing to support the whole class alternative ending
○ Write more works in Spanish on the board for the students to use.
Lesson Extension/Homework:
● No homework will be assigned with this lesson.
Teacher Reflection:
● TTW walk around to check student progress while the students are working
● TTW reflect on how the reading went, as well a s group work and what students need additional
practice with in regards to their writing.