Dan and the Van: An Early Reading Adventure

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:38 Video
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Lesson Description

Join Dan and his red van in this fun early reading lesson! We'll learn about words, sounds, and the joy of reading together.

Video Resource

Dan and the Van - Book 2 of the Fantastic Phonics Early Reading Series

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Duration: 2:38
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Key Concepts

  • Rhyming words
  • Letter recognition
  • Connecting print to spoken words

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the rhyming words in the video.
  • Students will be able to recognize the letters in the words 'Dan' and 'Van'.
  • Students will begin to understand that print carries a message.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by introducing the video 'Dan and the Van'. Ask students what they think the video might be about based on the title. Show the video once.
  • Rhyme Time (5 mins)
    After watching the video, discuss the rhyming words: 'Dan,' 'van,' 'man,' 'ran,' 'sat' Emphasize the similar sounds at the end of the words. Ask students to think of other words that rhyme with 'Dan'.
  • Letter Fun (5 mins)
    Focus on the letters in the words 'Dan' and 'Van.' Write these words on a whiteboard or large paper. Point out each letter and say its name and sound. Have students practice writing the letters in the air or on paper.
  • Print Power (5 mins)
    Explain that the words they see in the video and on the board are the same words we say. Point to words around the classroom and explain how print helps us understand things.
  • Choral Reading (5 mins)
    Play the video again. Encourage the students to say the words along with the video. This is a form of choral reading.

Interactive Exercises

  • Rhyme Matching Game
    Prepare cards with pictures of objects. Have the students match the pictures that rhyme (e.g., can and fan).
  • Letter Scavenger Hunt
    Hide letters (D, A, N, V) around the classroom. Have the students find the letters and bring them back to a designated area.

Discussion Questions

  • What color is Dan's van?
  • What does Dan do with his van?
  • Can you think of other words that sound like 'Dan' and 'van'?
  • Where did Dan sit?

Skills Developed

  • Phonological awareness
  • Letter recognition
  • Print awareness
  • Listening comprehension

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What color is Dan's van?

Correct Answer: Red

Question 2:

Who has a van?

Correct Answer: Dan

Question 3:

Dan is a what?

Correct Answer: Man

Question 4:

What sounds like 'Dan'?

Correct Answer: Van

Question 5:

What did Dan sit on?

Correct Answer: Hat

Question 6:

What vehicle does Dan drive?

Correct Answer: Van

Question 7:

Dan ______ to his van

Correct Answer: Ran

Question 8:

What can you see when you look at words?

Correct Answer: Letters

Question 9:

What does a 'van' need to move?

Correct Answer: Wheels

Question 10:

Does the word 'man' rhyme with 'van'?

Correct Answer: Yes

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

Dan has a red ______.

Correct Answer: Van

Question 2:

Dan is a ______.

Correct Answer: Man

Question 3:

Dan ____ to his van.

Correct Answer: Ran

Question 4:

Dan sat on his ______ in the van

Correct Answer: Hat

Question 5:

A van is a type of ______.

Correct Answer: Vehicle

Question 6:

Red is a ______.

Correct Answer: Color

Question 7:

The word 'fan' rhymes with ____.

Correct Answer: Van

Question 8:

You read _______ in a book

Correct Answer: Words

Question 9:

A _______ is a grown-up boy

Correct Answer: Man

Question 10:

The first letter in 'van' is _____

Correct Answer: V

Educational Standards

PK.2.PA.2:Students will recognize spoken words that rhyme (e.g., wall & fall). PK.2.PC.1:Students will begin to understand that print carries a message by recognizing labels, signs, and other print in the environment. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.). PK.3.R.2:Students will answer basic questions (e.g., who, what, where, and when) about texts, photographs, or illustrations during shared reading or other text experiences with prompting. PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters.

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