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Purpose:
Introduces the idea of sharing in a situation where there is a scarcity of resources. Increases listening comprehension and the use of critical thinking skills.
Duration:
One Thirty-Minute Class Period
Objectives:
The learner will:
- note and explain details from the pictures.
- count items and estimate numbers.
- recall repetitive phrases.
- share a limited amount of resources (objects).
Materials:
- Copy of the book The Doorbell Rang (see Bibliographic References).
- Manipulatives
- A simple microwave cookie recipe with necessary ingredients
Synopsis:
The Doorbell Rang, by Pat Hutchins, is the story of children sharing a plate of cookies. Mom is doing chores and each time the doorbell rings more of the children's friends have come to visit. Mom states after each group arrives, "You can share the cookies." The story tells of the problems and solutions as the group grows ever larger.
Instructional Procedure(s):
- Hold up the cover of the book The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins. Activate prior knowledge by asking children to describe what they see.
- Read the book to the class using a finger to run under the line being read and to point to key pictures. Ask the students to note the details and discuss why there might be a difference in what the mom and the children are doing.
- During rereading have the students join in with the repetitive phrases.
- Math connection: In unison, have the class count the number of children on each page. Ask students to predict how many more will appear each time the doorbell rings.
- Give a preset amount of manipulatives to a select number of students for them to divide equally. Repeat and change the number of students, but use the same number of manipulatives
- Science connection: Sort ingredients to use for cookies. Ask what kind of cookies we will have when we are finished. Measure the ingredients and take turns mixing. Discuss states of matter before each step and at conclusion of baking.
- When cookies are finished, students need to divide them up equally in their class and for the other class.
Anticipatory Set:
Ask children how we could share a package of cookies with the whole class? Can we get more than one? Ask children how we could share three cookies with the whole class. Would we get a whole one? Introduce the story.
Assessment:
- Students will note details and are able to explain reasons for differences as the story proceeds.
- Students will correctly count the children in the story.
- Students will correctly apportion manipulatives and cookies.
- Students can name different stages in the preparation of cookies.
- Students identify the application of energy (heat) as the change agent for cookie ingredients.
Economics Connection:
To learn about scarcity.
Math Connection:
To share preset quantities of manipulatives equally. To count number of children involved.
Science Connection:
To measure, mix, and make cookies.
Bibliographical References:
- Hutchins, Pat. The Doorbell Rang. Mulberry Books (Paperback), 1989.
ISBN: 0688092349.
- Hutchins, Pat. The Doorbell Rang. Greenwillow (Hardcover), 1986.
ISBN: 0688052517.
Lesson Developed and Piloted by:
Pamela McIntoshDetroit Public Schools
Woodward Elementary School
Detroit, MI 48208
Handouts:
Unit Contents:
Overview:Philanthropic Literature Summary
Lessons:
- 1.
- Lonely Fish (The)
- 2.
- Lion and the Mouse (The)
- 3.
- Give a Cookie
- 4.
- Chinese Proverb on Honesty
- 5.
- Colors and Trouble
- 6.
- Quilt to Freedom
- 7.
- Kindness Just Because
- 8.
- Friendly Neighbors
- 9.
- Everyone Is Special
- 10.
- George Washington Carver and Sharing
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Comments
(The positive aspect of using this lesson was) it was fun to figure out what way to divide the cookies. This is a good math lesson.
(The positive aspect of using this lesson was) learning to share.
(The positive aspects of using this lesson were) students recognized the repetition on what was going to happen. They were able to sumarize. Students learned the concept of scarcity.