Mr. Popper's Penguins: Part 1
Information About This Unit
Description of Learning Unit:
What would it be like to have a penguin for a pet? Learn about some of the problems (and fun) when a penguin joins the household in "Mr. Popper's Penguins." Hands-on activities include creating an icebox poster, eating on a budget, learning about penguins, and tracking the Popper family calendar. Writing assignments include writing a newspaper interview with Mr. Popper, writing a story about keeping a wild animal, and writing a story about a goose. In addition, your child will learn about the plot in stories. This unit is designed to last one week, depending on how often you teach language arts.
List of Objectives:
- To read "Mr. Popper's Penguins" (Chapters 1-10).
- To write a newspaper interview, a story about keeping a wild animal, and a story about a goose.
- To learn about the plot in stories.
List of Materials and Supplies Needed for This Pathway:
- Grocery ads and coupons
- Paper
- Pencil
- Ingredients, if you prepare a meal
- Printer
- Paper
- Posterboard
- Scissors
- Glue
- Magazines, newspaper or catalogs
- Printer
- Cardstock or paper
- Pencil
- Apron, if desired
- Cook pot and spoon
- Picture book
- Photocopy of the cover of the picture book
- Index cards
- Pencil or marker
- Paper
- Printer
- Paper
- Pencil
- Picture book
- Paper
- Pencil
- Paper
- Pencil
Writing Assignments:
- Writing journal
- Printer
- Pencil
- Handwriting paper (your own or use the Handwriting Paper resource)
Printables:
- Printer
- Paper
- Pencil
Prior Knowledge or Related Links for This Unit (if any):
Language Arts Year 2, Week 16: Mr. Popper's Penguins: Part 2
Links to Free Learning Material
Literature Activities:
| Read "Mr. Popper's Penguins" | (no rating) |
Read "Mr. Popper's Penguins" (Chapters 1-10) by Richard and Florence Atwater.
| Eating on a Budget | (no rating) |
Plan an inexpensive meal using grocery ads and coupons.
| The Icebox | (no rating) |
Make a poster of the icebox where the penguin lived.
| Penguins | (no rating) |
Learn all about penguins and label a penguin diagram.
| Popper Family Calendar | (no rating) |
You will spend nine months with the Popper family, keeping track of what happens each month.
Language Arts Concepts:
| Story Stew | (no rating) |
In this activity, your child will learn about the plot of a story.
| What's the Plot | (no rating) |
Complete a plot map for a favorite story.
| Plot Structure Scenarios | (no rating) |
Using a list of story elements, your child will write either a short story or a summary of each plot element.
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Writer's Workshop:
| An Interview with Mr. Popper | (no rating) |
Pretend you are a newspaper reporter and write an interview with Mr. Popper.
| My Pet | (no rating) |
Your child will write about keeping a wild animal as a pet.
| Get Out | (no rating) |
Your child will write about a wild goose in your yard.
Learning Tools (worksheets, drills, printables, online games, tests, etc.):
| Penguin Quiz | (no rating) |
Take this quiz and see how much you know about penguins.
| The Amazing Penguins | (no rating) |
Your child will discover four different ways to learn new facts about penguins while playing a game.
| Find the Plot | (no rating) |
Read or listen to the story "The Zoo That Bit Back" and find the plot.
| All About Penguins | (no rating) |
Watch this slideshow and learn more about penguins.
| Handwriting Paper | (no rating) |
You can use this printable handwriting paper to complete the writing assignment, if desired.
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Free Online Video:
| Emperor Penguins | (no rating) |
Learn how Emperor penguins take care of their young in this cute video.
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Free Online Audio:
Free E-Books (and classics available in most libraries):