Hans Christian Anderson Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & Newsletter
April 2, 2007

History
On this day in 1805, writer, Hans Christian Anderson was born. Learn more about him here:
http://homeschoolingthemiddleyears.blogspot.com/2007/04/hans-christian-anderson.html

Discussion Questions:

1. Where was Hans Christian Anderson born?

2. How old was he when he left home?
3. When was his first children’s book published?

4. What is the Hans Christian Anderson Award given for?

Journal
Write a story or draw a picture of your own fairy tale.
Reading
Here is a link to the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. Complete with flash animation and games! Very fun! http://www.andersenfairytales.com/en/main

Color a picture of Hans Christian Anderson: http://www.kidstuffcanada.com/colouring_pages/ander


Language Arts
Fairy Tale Book Report.

Read a fairy tale and then use the form here to write a report:
http://www.abcteach.com/bookreports/fairytale.htm


Geography
Use the internet to answer the question: Where are castles located throughout the world?
Science
Grow your own beanstalk!
http://www.abcteach.com/FairyTales/beans.htm

Art

Gold Crowns
Make crowns out of plain construction paper. Paint them with gold glitter paint, and add some sequins for “jewels”.


Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!
http://homeschoolingk.blogspot.com/2007/04/math-challenge-april-2.html

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