How To Catch A Turkey
Grades: K-3
How To Catch A Turkey
In this engaging and imaginative lesson inspired by the entertaining tale How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace, students explore problem-solving skills, creativity, and empathy.
Start by reading How to Catch a Turkey to your students. Encourage discussions about the story's humor, challenges, and the creative solutions the characters employ to catch the turkey.
Next, ask your students what they would do if a turkey was on the loose in your school. Explain to your students that their task is to create a detailed how-to guide on catching a turkey without causing it harm. Emphasize the importance of empathy and safety in their instructions. Encourage them to think critically and creatively about the steps involved.
Assign the How to Catch a Turkey organizer for students to create clear step-by-step instructions.
Students can use a book template to write a narrative that accompanies their how-to guide. The story can describe the turkey's adventures and the students' efforts to capture it, combining fiction with practical instructions.
When students are done, provide them with an opportunity to present their how-to guides and stories to the class.
