Sharing Makes Us Shine Together
Based on The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister Grade 3 English & Social-Emotional Learning
Today's Learning Goals
I can identify the main character and setting in The Rainbow Fish I can explain what sharing means I can describe how sharing helps us make friends I can practice sharing in my daily life
Success Criteria
I will listen actively to the story I will participate in discussions about sharing I will share my own ideas and experiences I will work well with my classmates
What Do You Know About Sharing?
Think about a time when you shared something How did it make you feel? How did it make the other person feel?
Meet The Rainbow Fish
The most beautiful fish in the ocean Has shimmering rainbow scales Lives in the deep blue sea Starts the story feeling lonely
The Rainbow Fish's Problem
Other fish wanted to be his friend They admired his beautiful scales But Rainbow Fish was proud and wouldn't share He became lonely and sad
A Wise Octopus Gives Advice
"Give away one of your shining scales to each of the other fish. You will no longer be the most beautiful fish in the sea, but you will discover how to be happy."
Think-Pair-Share Activity
Think: What would you do if you were the Rainbow Fish? Pair: Share your thoughts with a partner Share: Tell the class your ideas
The Rainbow Fish's Decision
At first, he didn't want to give away his scales He was afraid he wouldn't be special anymore But he was so lonely He decided to try the octopus's advice
The First Act of Sharing
A little blue fish asked for just one scale Rainbow Fish gave him his most beautiful scale The little fish was so happy! Rainbow Fish felt a strange new feeling
How Do You Think Rainbow Fish Felt?
Happy? Sad? Worried? Why do you think he felt that way? Have you ever felt this way when sharing?
More Fish Join In
Word spread quickly through the ocean More fish came to ask for scales Rainbow Fish shared with each one Soon he had many new friends
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