Having students choose their favorite part of a book allows them to express which scenes of the story resonated with them on a personal level. In this way, students are making a text-to-self connection that demonstrates their understanding of the characters and their development or the themes of the novel. Students can share their storyboards afterwards and have a short discussion about what the scenes mean to them.
Some students may end up choosing the same part, but have different perspectives. This is always interesting for students to see and can open up a discussion as to how not everyone can read the same lines in the same way based on their own perspectives and personal experiences.
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Objective: Create a storyboard that identifies your favorite scene in Pattan’s Pumpkin. Illustrate the scene and write why you chose it.
Student Instructions:
Arrange students in a circle to create an inclusive environment where everyone can see and hear each other. Encourage respectful listening and open sharing during the discussion to build classroom community.
Explain how students will take turns sharing their favorite scenes and reasons. Use a talking object or visual cue to help manage turns and ensure each student has a chance to speak.
Demonstrate how to respond to a peer’s choice by asking a follow-up question or making a connection. This fosters deeper discussion and shows students how to engage respectfully with each other’s ideas.
Encourage students to observe when classmates choose the same or different scenes. Discuss how personal experiences shape perspectives to promote empathy and understanding.
Invite students to reflect on what they learned from hearing others’ favorite parts. Highlight how sharing different perspectives enriches everyone’s understanding of the story.
The 'Favorite Part of Pattan's Pumpkin' activity asks students to choose and illustrate their favorite scene from the book, then explain why they selected it. This helps students make personal connections and demonstrate comprehension.
Students select a memorable scene from Pattan’s Pumpkin, create an image representing it, and write a brief description explaining what happens and why they chose that part. They then save and submit their work through the assignment platform.
Sharing favorite parts encourages text-to-self connections, helps students understand diverse perspectives, and fosters deeper engagement with the story and its themes.
This activity is ideal for grades 2–3, as it matches their developmental stage and supports skills in comprehension, reflection, and creativity.
Yes, students may choose the same scene but have different perspectives based on their own experiences, which can lead to meaningful classroom discussions about point of view and understanding.