The Biggest Pumpkin Ever Character Lesson

Description

Engage your students with a fun and meaningful character lesson using The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll!

This ready-to-use library lesson helps students identify and describe story characters and compare and contrast the two main mice. Designed for 1st grade, it includes both a collaborative interactive Google Slides Venn diagram and an independent cut-and-paste activity, making it perfect for library centers, whole-group instruction, or guided small groups.

What’s Included:

• Step-by-step lesson plan for library instruction
• Character Cards to introduce and reinforce the concept of characters
• “What Is a Character?” mini-poster for visual support
• Interactive Google Slides Venn Diagram (whole-class)
• Printable cut-and-paste Venn Diagram (independent practice)
• Discussion prompts and reflection ideas
• Alignment with AASL Standards: Inquire, Include, Collaborate, Curate, Engage

Skills Students Will Practice:

• Identifying characters and key traits
• Using text and illustrations as evidence
• Comparing and contrasting characters
• Oral narration and discussion skills
• Organizing information visually in a Venn diagram