1-3 Day Substitute Teaching Plan Celebrating Color All Subjects CCSS Grades 3-6

The Great Blueness and Other Predicaments written by Arnold Lobel tells the story of a wizard who lived a long time ago. There were no colors in the world. Everything in the world was black and white and gray. “Something is wrong with the world,” he would say. “It is hard to tell when the rainy days stop and the sunny days begin.”

So, one day, to amuse himself, the wizard mixed some things together and found some interesting stuff in the bottom of his cauldron. When he named the stuff “blue” and painted his house with it, his neighbors wanted some too. But the blueness wasn't perfect. It made everyone sad. Eventually, the wizard created a fine and glorious day.

Students will enjoy the many color discoveries (mistakes) along the way to perfection.

This lesson includes:

• Clear Teaching Instructions: Teach the lesson with ease.
• Thought-Provoking Quote: Spark engaging discussions and debates.
• Reading Comprehension: Dive into the text with purposeful questions.
• Color Science: Unravel the wizardry of color mixing.
• Easel Activity: A springboard for brainstorming.
• Poetry Writing Tips: Guidance for crafting vivid color poems.
• Descriptive Vocabulary List: Enrich language with adjectives.
• Draft Poetry Template: A structured approach to poetic expression.
• Final Publishing Directions: Bring students' color poems to life.
• Mural Art: Combine artistry with literary appreciation.
• Graphing Activity: Merge math with the theme of color.
• Word Search Puzzle: A fun, reinforcing post-study activity.
• Book Cover: For students to personalize their classroom poetry collection.
• Substitute Teaching Template and Teacher Tips: Ensure a seamless teaching experience.

Designed to engage and educate, these activities promise a classroom abuzz with the joy of learning.