How to Catch a Leprechaun St. Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension and STEM
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This How to Catch a Leprechaun unit is perfect for the weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day. It includes reading, writing, and STEM connections. Students begin by listening to the story How to Catch a Leprechaun. A read aloud link and question guide is included. Students review the story elements and complete a story map. Next, students learn about opinion writing and complete a writing prompt and leprechaun craft. Your students can have fun hiding their leprechauns around the school or classroom. Then, students will use their creativity to follow a simplified process to design their very own leprechaun trap.
Feel like having a little extra fun? Students will have a blast making their own leprechaun bait snack and complete a how-to writing piece.
Focus: Story Elements, Opinion Writing, Informational Writing, STEM
Included in this unit:
- Notes to the Teacher
- Lesson Plans Overview
- Activity #1 – How to Catch a Leprechaun Read Aloud Link and Question Guide
- Activity #2 – Story Elements
- Activity #3 – Hiding Leprechauns Craft and Opinion Writing
- Activity #4 – Design a Leprechaun Trap (design journal, trap ideas, design sketch and materials, parent letter, project reflection)
- Activity #5 – Leprechaun Trap Writing
- Leprechaun Bait Snack and Writing
- Color by Code
