Rudolph Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterDecember 2, 2008


History
On this day in 1949, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer made its debut on the record charts. Learn more about the history of Rudolph here: http://www.holidayfires.com/rudolph.php

Language Arts
Alliteration is the repetition of beginning sounds of words. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is an example of alliteration. Learn more about alliteration here: http://staff.edmonds.wednet.edu/users/moorej/spring%2005/poetry%20art/Alliteration%20Worksheet.htm

Reading
Read the story of Rudolph here: http://songstolearnby.blogspot.com/2008/11/rudolph-red-nosed-reindeer.html
What was Rudolph’s problem? How did he solve it?

Vocabulary/Writing Prompt
Define the following words: asset, liability
Explain the following sentence: Rudolph turned his liability into an asset.

Science
Learn more about reindeers here: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/deer/Reindeerprintout.shtml
Math
Practice averages by figuring out how many presents Santa delivered with Rudolph’s help here: http://www.thechildrenstheatre.com/pdfs/2007_rudolph_46_math.pdf
(pages 4-5) Answers are on pages (6-7)

Don’t Forget the math challenge!
http://homeschoolingthemiddleyears.blogspot.com/2008/11/homeschool-math-challenge-december-2.html

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