Chesters way by kevin henkes read aloud character traits pack this fun and interactive first day of school activities pack is the perfect addition to add to your units on character traits, narratives or descriptive writing. When they cut their sandwiches, it is always diagonally. Explore tourist attractions and things to do in chester eng today, this week or weekend. Students discuss the ways the characters showed friendship and create a. These activities work well as literacy centers, or can be d. Buy chesters way book online at low prices in india chesters. When they ride their bikes, they always use hand signals. We read the book chesters way and came up with three super simple activities to do that taught the concept of alike and different.
Chester and his friend wilson decide they dont like lilly because she is very different. He always does things in very precise ways and he likes his routine and so does his best. Chesters way picture book santa clara city library. Chesters way book study activities, graphic organizers. This chester s way lesson plan is suitable for prek 1st grade. The chester s way book study is a portion of the complete kevin henkes author study that can be found in my store. It tells the story of chester and wilson, two best friends who like all the same things and do everything the same way. At first, they want nothing to do with lilly until she helps them with a problem.
But better has been how he has shared the ideas of being very particul. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. In this novel study, follow the adventures of chester and wilson as they learn a valuable. Chesters way lesson plan scholastic books for kids. They are two of a kind, and thats the way they like it until indomitable lilly, who has her own way of doing things, moves into the. Chester s way last updated friday, april 1, 2011 author. Mar 31, 2016 book summary chester and wilson had their own way of doing things, and they did everything together. Chester s way is a wellwritten childrens picture book that shows what its like to meet others who many do things differently than you.
Theres a new neighbor, and lily has her own way of doing things. I highly reccommend this book and also personality plus by florence littauer for adults. Browse insidebuy the book chester s way written and illustrated by kevin henkes there is only one way for chester to do thingshis own way. Hair love book activities in a digital and printable format. In this friendship instructional activity, students read a kevin henkes book entitled chester s way.
A teachers guide chesters way written and illustrated by kevin henkes suggested grade level. This book study contains activities focusing on ela common core performance standards for second grade. It also includes prompts for student responses in writing or thoughtful logs. Chester and wilson are best friends and they share the same way of doing things, until one day lilly moves into the neighborhood. Behind each book is a wideopen heart, one readers cant help but respond to, that makes all. The plans include a teacher script with strategic stopping points and questions for students. Actors vaness marano and katie leclerc read chester s way by kevin henke. Chester s way is written and illustrated by kevin henkes and readsigned by vanessa marano and katie leclerc. Chesters way by kevin henkes has themes of friendship, courage, and acceptance. Chesters way book activities a simple, easytofollow lesson plan and activities for chesters way by kevin henkes. Chester s way is an excellent introduction to how we choose friends and sometimes having friends with personalities which are different can be an asset. Chesters way lesson plan for prek 1st grade lesson. Chester s way by kevin henkes chart paper marker set up and prepare post the chart paper in your meeting area.
Students explore the concept of positive friendship. For example when ever chester and wilson woke up from the sleepover they had they wanted toast with peanut butter and jam. In chester s way, caldecott award winner kevin henkes creates a relationship between two friends that children cant help but identify with. When they cut their sandwiches, it was always diagonally. Not only do they do everythng together, they always cut their sandwiches in triangles and use hand signals when biking. Chesters way lesson plan for prek 1st grade lesson planet. Chester and wilson realize that friendship means more than having everything in common. Ask children if they like to do things the same way every day or if they like things different each day. This is a good book to use at the beginning of the school year. Students discuss the ways the characters showed friendship and create a classroom. Remember, we want to teach reading comprehension with books turning pages pausing and contemplating illustrations and the words the author uses. After reading chesters way students will be able fill out 3 post it notes for the 3 main characters, describing a way in which they were being good friends. Chester and his friend are in for quite a surprised when a new mouse with a big personality comes to town and wants to be friends.
Chesters way by kevin henkes teaches an important lesson in friendship. Nov 06, 2020 chester s way by kevin henkes, 1988, greenwillow books edition, in english 1st ed. Students discuss the ways the characters showed friendship and create a classroom chart about how to be good friends. Use the picture clues to help you remember the important parts. Chesters way worksheets is full of character traits and physical traits. Chester s way chester and wilson have their own way of doing things, and they do everything together. You definitely have a mind of your own, said chesters mother.
Activity guide write these vocabulary words and sentences. Find tickets for the best tourist attractions for the ultimate family vacation. In this novel study, follow the adventures of chester and wilson as they learn a valuable lesson about acceptance. Chester was born on september 23, 1940 and passed away on tuesday, march 31, 2009 chester was a resident of kennedale, texas. And for the kicker, lilly, of lillys purple plastic purse, is featured. I believe sheldons character from the big bang theory is based heavily on chester.
Editions of chesters way by kevin henkes goodreads. See more ideas about chesters way, author studies, henkes. The chesters way book study is a portion of the complete kevin henkes author study that can be found in my store. Chester and his best friend, wilson, have their own ways of doing things, whether it be using bike hand signals, swallowing watermelon seeds, or dressing as a combo for halloween. Work with students to generate a list of the ways in which chester, wilson, and lilly demonstrate their friendship for one another. With sweet good humor and charming pictures, the book. Teaching alike and different with chesters way kevin henkes. Chester was born on june 19, 1915 and passed away on saturday, january 30, 2010 chester was a resident of dallas, texas at the time of passing. Buy chesters way book online at best prices in india on. Reading activities comprehensionthinking skills what does chester have for breakfast each day. Most people love henkes seminal character lily, of lilys purple plastic purse fame.
They were two of a kind, and thats the way it was until indomitable lilly, who had her own way of doing things, moved into the neighborhood. Students enjoy making connections to, and sharing about, the. Lilly lillys purple plastic purse, 1996 is irrepressible and energetic, as chester. Chester is a mouse who does things his own way he always eats the same thing for breakfast, he always uses hand signals when he rides his bike, and he never leaves the house without doubleknotting his shoelaces. Chesters way for teachers prek 1st students explore the concept of positive friendship. Play concentration or matching to learn your vocabulary words and their definitions.
Chester s best friends name is wilson my mothers maiden name another delightful surprise. Then tell them that in the book they will read, is about someone who always does things the same way and someone who is very different. Chester and wilson had their own way of doing things, and they did everything together. And for the kicker, lilly, of lilly s purple plastic purse, is featured. In this friendship lesson, students read a kevin henkes book entitled chester s way. Written and illustrated by kevin henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of lillys purple plastic purse, kittens first full moon, and chrysanthemum, chester s way is a classic picture book about friendship for kids ages 37. Students can illustrate an example of chester, wilson, and lilly being friends. Chester lesson plans and ideas for kindergarten and first grade. When they rode their bikes, they always used hand signals. Everything was fine until lily moved into the neighborhood. Chesters way read aloud by vanessa marano and katie leclerc. This book study includes a wealth of easytodifferentiate resources to assist you and your students in close reading, writing, and thinking deeply about this story.
Chesters way printables, classroom activities, teacher resources. Then lilly moves to the neighborhood and changes everything. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. The book chester s way can be found online at this is also a great activity to leave for a sub no need to write out the lesson plan its. Chesters way by kevin henkes lesson plan and activities.
Reading response, along with math and literacy activities for this great story written by matthew cherry. Students enjoy making connections to, and sharing about, the ways they are friends with one another. Written and illustrated by kevin henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of lillys purple plastic purse, kittens first full moon, and chrysanthemum, this classic picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. Hair love book activities for kindergarten and 1st grade. It is about a little girl who loves her hair, although it can have a mind of its own sometimes. Chesters way study guide grades 2 to 4 ebook lesson. Luckily chesters best friend, wilson, likes doing things just the same way as chester.
Today on once upon a story, we read aloud the favorite childrens book, chester s way by kevin henkes. We cant wait to see what activities the other virtual book club participants came up with to go along with the kevin henkes books they chose. Chester and wilson have their own way of doing things, and they do everything together. Concordia university lesson plan long form students. With sweet good humor and charming pictures, the book s themes of making new friends, accepting.
Chester and wilson share the same exact way of doing things, until lilly moves into the neighborhood and shows them that new ways can be just as good. Get printable graphic organizers, worksheets, and reading comprehension. Activity guide write these vocabulary words and sentences on. Hair love is a sweet story written by matthew cherry. I think shes obnoxious, and im glad this book gives us a chance to learn more about chester. Work with students to generate a list of the ways in which chester, wilson, and lilly demonstrate their friendship for. Chester s way book study activities, graphic organizers, center game the chester s way book study is a portion of the complete kevin henkes author study that can be found in my store. Luckily chesters best friend, wilson, likes doing things just the same way as. Usually, by the 5th day of the book, it is nice to have someone elses voice reading the story. Books has the worlds largest selection of new and used titles to suit any readers tastes. Matching version teachers examplei also sell the book unit that matches this activity.
However, they soon learn that differences can be good. Jun 15, 2017 chesters way by kevin henkes there was only one way for chester. This is my favorite goto youtube channel for this purpose. The story chronicles a mouse named chester and his best friend who is almost identical to him in every way. Written and illustrated by kevin henkes chester and wilson are inseparable. Chesters way read aloud by vanessa marano and katie. Tap the seesaw tab at the top of your screen and return to the. Chesters way printables, classroom activities, teacher. Tap the seesaw tab at the top of your screen and return to the activity page. Aug 15, 1988 chester s way is a delightful, quirky childrens book.
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