Standards-aligned discussion, writing, and enrichment prompts to use after story reading sessions. Each prompt maps to specific NJSLS-ELA standards.
Guided discussion questions to practice speaking and listening skills
SL.PE.K.1SL.PE.K.2After reading the story, ask: What happened at the beginning? What happened at the end? Can you tell a friend about your favorite part?
SL.PE.K.3SL.PE.K.6Think of one question about the story. Ask your partner! Then listen to their question and try to answer it.
SL.PE.K.4SL.PE.K.5Draw your favorite character from the story. Then tell the class about your drawing. What is the character doing? How do they feel?
Writing prompts aligned to grade-level writing standards
W.TT.K.3Draw a picture of you going on the same adventure as the characters. Write or dictate one sentence about what happens.
W.TT.K.1Did you like this story? Draw a happy face or sad face. Write or tell why: 'I liked this story because ___' or 'I didn't like this story because ___'.
Real-world facts and informational text activities
RI.CR.K.1RI.KI.K.7The story featured animals! Here are real facts about [animal]. Can you point to the animal in the story picture? What do you notice?
Prompts aligned to 2023 New Jersey Student Learning Standards for English Language Arts (NJSLS-ELA).