Officer Buckle and Gloria Comparisons
Finding What's the Same Grade 1 English Lesson

Learning Intention
We are learning about comparing We will find what is the SAME about two characters
Success Criteria - I Can Statements
I can tell how two characters are the same I can listen to a story and find something Gloria and Officer Buckle have in common
Meet Our Characters
Officer Buckle - a safety officer who teaches safety rules Gloria - a police dog who helps Officer Buckle Both characters want to help people!

Story Time - Officer Buckle and Gloria
Listen carefully for things Officer Buckle and Gloria both do Think about how they are the SAME

What Does 'Same' Mean?
Same means things that are alike Same means what two things share Officer Buckle and Gloria both help keep people safe!

Character Badge Role Play
Half the class gets Officer Buckle badges Half the class gets Gloria badges Find a partner with the other character Share what your character does and find something SAME!

How Are They the Same?
{"left":"Both are brave\nBoth are helpful\nBoth want to keep people safe","right":"Both are good friends\nBoth work as a team\nBoth care about others"}

Your Turn - Draw or Write
Draw or write ONE way Officer Buckle and Gloria are the same Use sentence starters: Officer Buckle and Gloria both ______ They are the same because ______

Let's Share and Reflect
Share your drawing or sentence with a partner Can you tell me one way these characters are the same? Thumbs up if you can find something Officer Buckle and Gloria both do!