Magic Tree House Lesson Plans Midnight On The Moon

Magic Tree House Lesson Plans: Midnight on the Moon

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Introduction

Magic Tree House books are a popular children's book series by Mary Pope Osborne. The books follow the adventures of siblings Jack and Annie as they travel through time and space in a magic tree house. Midnight on the Moon is the twentieth book in the series and finds Jack and Annie on a mission to help save the moon from a greedy space alien. This comprehensive lesson plan is designed to accompany the book Midnight on the Moon. It includes activities that will help students understand the book's plot, characters, and themes. The lesson plans also promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. ###

Learning Objectives

After completing this lesson plan, students will be able to: * Summarize the plot of Midnight on the Moon. * Identify the main characters and their traits. * Analyze the book's themes. * Make predictions about what might happen in future Magic Tree House books. * Write a creative story about their own time-travel adventure. ###

Materials

* Copies of Midnight on the Moon by Mary Pope Osborne * A whiteboard or projector * Markers or pens * Paper * Construction paper * Glue * Scissors * Other craft materials (optional) ###

Procedure

Day 1:

Introduction

* Begin by introducing the author, Mary Pope Osborne, and the Magic Tree House series. * Ask students if they have read any of the Magic Tree House books before. * Explain that today they will be starting a new book in the series called Midnight on the Moon. 2.

Read Aloud

* Read aloud the first chapter of Midnight on the Moon. * Stop periodically to ask students questions about what is happening in the story. * Encourage students to make predictions about what might happen next. 3.

Discussion

* Lead a discussion about the chapter you read. * Ask students the following questions: * What is the main problem in the story? * Who are the main characters? * What are their goals? * What challenges do they face? 4.

Independent Reading

* Have students finish reading the book independently. * Encourage them to read at their own pace and take notes as they go.

Day 2:

Summarizing

* Begin by reviewing the plot of Midnight on the Moon. * Ask students to work in pairs or small groups to create a summary of the story. * The summary should include the main characters, the setting, the problem, and the resolution. 2.

Character Analysis

* Next, lead a discussion about the main characters in Midnight on the Moon. * Ask students the following questions: * What are the main characters' strengths and weaknesses? * How do they change over the course of the story? * What motivates them to help save the moon? 3.

Theme Analysis

* Finally, discuss the themes of Midnight on the Moon. * Ask students the following questions: * What is the author's message about friendship? * What is the author's message about courage? * What is the author's message about perseverance?

Day 3:

Creative Writing

* Have students write a creative story about their own time-travel adventure. * Encourage them to be creative and use their imaginations. * The story should include a problem, a setting, a solution, and a moral. 2.

Art Project

* Have students create a diorama of the moon. * They can use construction paper, glue, and other craft materials to create their dioramas. * The dioramas should include the moon, the earth, and the magic tree house. ###

Assessment

* Students will be assessed on their ability to: * Summarize the plot of Midnight on the Moon. * Identify the main characters and their traits. * Analyze the book's themes. * Make predictions about what might happen in future Magic Tree House books. * Write a creative story about their own time-travel adventure. ###

Differentiation

* For struggling students, provide them with more support during the read-aloud. * You can also give them a copy of the book with highlighted key words and phrases. * For advanced students, challenge them to write a more detailed summary of the book. * You can also ask them to write a compare and contrast essay about two of the main characters. ###

Extension Activities

* Have students research the moon and learn more about its history and characteristics. * They can also make a model of the moon using Styrofoam balls and paint. * Have students write a letter to Mary Pope Osborne and tell her what they thought of Midnight on the Moon. * They can also ask her questions about the book or the Magic Tree House series.