Bunyans Lesson Plan

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In addition to being a great take on the Paul Bunyan myth, I use The Bunyans during author studies of both Audrey Wood and David Shannon. Students love trying to locate the states on the map. I think they view it as a treasure hunt.

OBJECTIVE
Students will "read globes and maps and follow narrative accounts using them." --Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework

MATERIALS

• The Bunyans by Audrey Wood
• large wall map of the United States.
• Post It notes
  

SET UP AND PREPARE
Label the Post-it notes with the following: Mt. Ranier, Old Faithful, Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon, Big Sur, Monument Valley, Great Sand Dunes, Mammouth Cave, and Niagra Falls. I like to use the brightly colored Post-it notes so that they really stand out on the map.

DIRECTIONS
Using the information on the back flap of the book jacket as a guide, work with students to place the Post-it notes on the proper states.

LESSON EXTENSION

Use the internet to locate and learn more about these natural wonders.

Related Resources
www.scholastic.com/titles/nodavid/davidshannon.htm
www.cbcbooks.org/cbcmagazine/meet/davidshannon.html
www.audreywood.com

Jeremy Brunaccioni is a kindergarten teacher in Massachusetts.

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