Let's Explore a Book! Learning the Parts of a Book

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 3:18 Video
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Lesson Description

This lesson uses a fun song and activities to teach Pre-K students about the different parts of a book, like the front cover, author, title, and more!

Video Resource

The Parts of a Book Song | English Songs | Scratch Garden

Scratch Garden

Duration: 3:18
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Key Concepts

  • Front Cover
  • Back Cover
  • Title
  • Author
  • Illustrator
  • Title Page
  • Page Numbers

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the front and back covers of a book.
  • Students will be able to name the author and illustrator of a book.
  • Students will be able to identify the title of a book.
  • Students will be able to locate the title page and page numbers.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet the students and ask if they like books. Ask them what their favorite books are and what makes them special. Introduce the idea that books have different parts, just like a body!
  • Video Time! (5 mins)
    Tell the students they are going to watch a fun video about the parts of a book. Before playing, explain that they should listen carefully to the song and try to point to the different parts of a book as they are mentioned.
  • Sing-Along and Review (5 mins)
    Play the video again. This time, encourage the students to sing along. After the video, ask simple questions to check for understanding (e.g., "What is the front of the book called?", "Who writes the words?").
  • Book Exploration (10 mins)
    Give each student a book (picture book is ideal). Guide them to find the front cover, back cover, title, author, and illustrator. Help them locate the title page and point out the page numbers.
  • Activity: Create Your Own Book Cover (10 mins)
    Provide each student with a blank piece of paper. Instruct them to draw their own book cover, including a title and their name as the author and/or illustrator. Encourage creativity!

Interactive Exercises

  • Book Part Hunt
    Call out different parts of a book (e.g., "Find the front cover!"). Have the students point to the correct part in their own books. Make it a game by adding a time limit.
  • Author/Illustrator Guessing Game
    Show students different books and ask them to identify the author and illustrator from the cover.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite part of a book?
  • Why is it important to know who the author and illustrator are?
  • Where do we find the title of a book?

Skills Developed

  • Listening comprehension
  • Vocabulary development
  • Book orientation
  • Fine motor skills
  • Creative expression

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is the first page of the book called?

Correct Answer: Front Cover

Question 2:

Who writes the words in the book?

Correct Answer: Author

Question 3:

Who draws the pictures?

Correct Answer: Illustrator

Question 4:

Where can you find the name of the book?

Correct Answer: The Title

Question 5:

What part of the book keeps all the pages together?

Correct Answer: Spine

Question 6:

Is a picture of a puppy an illustration, diagram, or chart?

Correct Answer: Illustration

Question 7:

Which part of the book has the page numbers?

Correct Answer: Pages

Question 8:

What does the author write?

Correct Answer: Words

Question 9:

What is the back of the book called?

Correct Answer: Back Cover

Question 10:

What is inside a table of contents?

Correct Answer: Chapters

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The ______ of the book tells you what the book is about.

Correct Answer: title

Question 2:

The ______ writes the words in the book.

Correct Answer: author

Question 3:

The ______ draws the pictures in the book.

Correct Answer: illustrator

Question 4:

The ______ cover is the first thing you see when you pick up a book.

Correct Answer: front

Question 5:

The ______ cover is at the end of the book.

Correct Answer: back

Question 6:

The ______ of the book holds all the pages together.

Correct Answer: spine

Question 7:

The _______ _______ tells you what is in the book

Correct Answer: table of contents

Question 8:

The front cover has the author and the _______

Correct Answer: title

Question 9:

The title ______ is like another front cover

Correct Answer: page

Question 10:

To help you find the page, look at the ________.

Correct Answer: page numbers

Educational Standards

PK.2.PC.2:Students will demonstrate correct book orientation and identify the front and back covers of a book. PK.3.R.1:Students will describe the roles of an author and illustrator with prompting. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.). PK.8.R:Students will listen and respond to read-alouds, participate in shared reading, and interact independently with texts.

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