We are so excited about this week’s read aloud spotlight: The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors. This book has quickly become a favorite in classrooms across the country. It is such a clever story based on a game played on playgrounds and classrooms: Rock, Paper, Scissors. Students will love this fictional tale about how the game came to be. Reading this book in your classroom is the perfect way to pull students in with a book they will enjoy and want to work with. - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
SUMMARY
The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors, by Drew Daywalt, is a hilarious and action packed story that children are sure to love.
This book tells the story of how the game Rock, Paper, Scissors came to be. Each warrior (Rock, Paper, Scissors) was frustrated because they could not find someone able to beat them in battle. Each set off on a journey outside their home to find an equal match.
In the end, the three warriors became friends because they each met a match and loved battling one another.
The descriptions and language in this story will have children laughing as they hear the story of a favorite playground game.
USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
When you find something that students love, it is best to use it for all you can! A favorite book like this can be used for so much more than just reading comprehension. Capitalize on student interest by incorporating it into your writing, grammar and vocabulary lessons. Use it as an opportunity to teach a new social emotional learning skill. The possibilities, and learning, are endless!
- Examine figurative language and how authors use it to convey meaning in a story.
- Practice identifying the genre of a story.
- Engage students in a “how to” writing of the well known game.
- Teach students to back up their opinions by giving reasons.
- Teach a mini lesson on conjunctions and prepositions.
- Introduce new vocabulary words and strengthen students’ word knowledge.
- Create a discussion about the importance of problem solving and brainstorm ways students can solve their own problems.
NO-PREP PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES:
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
- comprehension questions
- 30 writing prompts with themed paper
- vocabulary activities
- word study print & go activities
- ideas for grammar lessons with focus sentence printables
- social emotional learning discussion topics
- graphic organizers to target specific comprehension skills and strategies
We know you and your students are going to love this book so you’ll want to be sure to grab our Starts With a Story Book Companion. It will be so much fun to use in the classroom with students.
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ADDITIONAL BOOK SUGGESTIONS
You and your students will also love these similar books:
- The Bad Seed by Jory John
- After the Fall by Dan Santat
- The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
- Linus the Little Yellow Pencil by Scott Magoon
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