Donkey Tale 1: Movement & Imitative Action Lesson

Donkey Tale 1: Movement & Imitative Action lesson

There’s no better way to get students moving and imitating than with stories, particularly stories about animals. This lively tale about a thirsty traveler and a stubborn donkey provides a great opportunity for students to practice collaboration and negotiation skills through partner work. Designed for grades 4-5, this lesson challenges students to apply their imitation and transformation skills to embodying a specific character through movement.

Grade Level

  • 4th Grade

CONCEPT/SKILL

  • Animals
  • Body
  • Character
  • Characterization
  • Collaboration
  • Concentration
  • Cooperation
  • Imitation
  • Locomotor/Nonlocomotor
  • Mind
  • Movement
  • Partner Work
  • Personification
  • Planning
  • Plot
  • Practicing
  • Story Elements
  • Teamwork

INTEGRATION IDEAS

  • Action
  • Animals
  • Collaboration
  • Personification
  • Plot
  • Story Elements
  • Teamwork

ROOM SETUP

  • Open