Room on the Broom - Lesson 1 - PowerPoint

The first lesson of "Room on the Broom" begins with an engaging introduction to the book, where students are encouraged to make predictions about the story based on the cover and title. They ponder what the narrative might entail, the nature of the witch character—whether she might be friendly or scary—and if the story reminds them of any others, such as "The Gruffalo." This anticipatory activity sets the stage for the students to delve into the world of the story with curiosity and excitement.

After the initial exploration of the cover, students proceed to read the first part of the story up to the point where a dog climbs onto the broom. During this interactive session, they answer questions designed to help them recall and engage with the text. They identify the characters introduced so far, recount the incident of the witch's hat being blown away by the wind, and describe the appearance of a dog with the hat in its jaws. The lesson further explores the dialogue between the dog and the witch, culminating in the witch's affirmative response to the dog's request to join her on the broom. Volunteers are then invited to recap the events of the story, with visual aids provided to assist them. Worksheets with word banks are used to support students in writing about the story's events, reinforcing their understanding and recall of the narrative.