Cam Jansen And The Haunted House Lesson Plans

Cam Jansen And The Haunted House is a popular children's book by David Adler. The book tells the story of Cam Jansen, a young boy with a photographic memory, who helps to solve a mystery at a haunted house. The book is a great way to teach children about the importance of memory and problem-solving.

Cam Jansen And The Haunted House Lesson Plan 1: Comprehension

This lesson plan focuses on comprehension of the story. Students will be able to identify the main characters, setting, and events of the story. They will also be able to answer questions about the story and make predictions about what will happen next.

Materials:

* Copies of Cam Jansen And The Haunted House * Chart paper * Markers

Procedure:

1. Read the story aloud to the class. 2. Ask students to identify the main characters, setting, and events of the story. 3. Have students create a chart to summarize the story. 4. Ask students questions about the story to check their comprehension. 5. Have students make predictions about what will happen next in the story.

Cam Jansen And The Haunted House Lesson Plan 2: Character Analysis

This lesson plan focuses on character analysis. Students will be able to identify the traits of the main characters and explain how these traits contribute to the story. They will also be able to compare and contrast different characters.

Materials:

* Copies of Cam Jansen And The Haunted House * Character trait cards * Chart paper * Markers

Procedure:

1. Review the main characters of the story with the class. 2. Distribute character trait cards to students. 3. Have students work in groups to identify the traits of each character. 4. Have each group present their findings to the class. 5. Lead a discussion about how the characters' traits contribute to the story. 6. Have students compare and contrast different characters.

Cam Jansen And The Haunted House Lesson Plan 3: Problem-Solving

This lesson plan focuses on problem-solving. Students will be able to identify the problem in the story and develop solutions to the problem. They will also be able to evaluate the effectiveness of different solutions.

Materials:

* Copies of Cam Jansen And The Haunted House * Problem-solving worksheet * Chart paper * Markers

Procedure:

1. Review the problem in the story with the class. 2. Have students work in groups to develop solutions to the problem. 3. Have each group present their solutions to the class. 4. Lead a discussion about the effectiveness of different solutions. 5. Have students evaluate the solutions and make recommendations for the best solution.