Daisy's Journey Begins Lesson Plan Daisy's Journey Begins
ELA • 4th Grade • 30 Minutes
Approach: Listen, Discuss, Reflect
Audience: 4th Grade
Learning Objective
Students will be able to listen actively to a story reading and comprehend key details from chapters 1-2 of "Daisy Dawson is on Her Way."
Why This Matters
Active listening helps students develop comprehension skills and enjoy stories more deeply, which are crucial for academic success and a lifelong love of reading.
Materials
Projector or Smartboard
Video Reading Reference
Slide Deck
Discussion Worksheet
Preparation (10 mins)
TECH Review the slide deck for smooth transitions and test the audio/projector for the video.
PRINT Print copies of the Discussion Worksheet for each student.
READ Familiarize yourself with chapters 1-2 to facilitate deeper discussion.
Instructional Sequence
5
minutes
Introduction & Warm-Up
Greet students and introduce the day's lesson: starting a new adventure!
Class Question: "What makes a good listener?" Discuss responses briefly.Introduce the book: "Today, we're starting a new adventure with a character named Daisy Dawson. The book is called Daisy Dawson is on Her Way ."
15
minutes
Video Reading: Chapters 1-2
Play the Video Reading from the slide deck for the class.
Encourage students to listen carefully for character names, settings, and initial plot points.
Pro-Tip: Remind them that good listeners pay attention to small details that make the story come alive.
10
minutes
Discussion & Reflection
Facilitate a class discussion using the Discussion Worksheet questions.
Encourage students to share initial thoughts, predictions, and questions.
Closing: Ask students what they are most excited to find out next about Daisy's journey. Daisy's Journey Begins Slides Daisy's Journey Begins!
Chapters 1 & 2: Daisy Dawson is on Her Way
Get ready for an adventure!
Teacher Notes: Welcome students! Get them excited about starting a new story. Briefly introduce the book title and author.
What Makes a Good Listener?
Ears open, minds ready!
Sitting still and focusing
Making eye contact
Thinking about what you hear
Being respectful of the speaker
Why is being a good listener important when someone is reading a story?
Time for the Story!
Listen closely to chapters 1 and 2 of Daisy Dawson is on Her Way.
Embedded media
Let's Talk About It!
What were your first impressions of Daisy and her adventure?
Discussion Time!
We'll be using the Discussion Worksheet to share our thoughts and ideas about Chapters 1 & 2.
What Comes Next?
What are you wondering about Daisy's journey now that you've heard the first two chapters?
Share your predictions!
Video Reading Reference Sheet Video Reading Reference
Daisy Dawson is on Her Way • Chapters 1-2
Enjoy the Story!
Use the link below to access the video reading of the first two chapters of Daisy Dawson is on Her Way. This video is best used for active listening exercises and classroom comprehension activities.
Direct Link https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ
Open Video
Lesson Integration
This link is already embedded in the Daisy's Journey Begins Slide Deck for a seamless presentation. Use this reference sheet if you need to share the link separately with students or substitute teachers.
Active Listening Tips
Pause after Chapter 1 for a quick check-in.
Ask students to sketch a character as they listen.
Identify "mystery words" and define them together.
Chapter Overviews
CH 1
The Ordinary Extraordinary Daisy
Introduction to Daisy, her environment, and the first magical encounter with an animal that sets the story in motion.
CH 2
The Call to Adventure
Daisy realizes her unique gift and decides to follow her curiosity into the unknown, beginning her real journey.
Daisy's Journey Discussion Worksheet Daisy's Journey: Chapters 1-2
Discussion & Reflection Questions
Name:
Date:
Think back to the story we just heard. Use your best details to answer the questions below!
1 Who is Daisy Dawson? What do we learn about her at the very beginning of the story?
2 Where does Daisy live, and what does she love to do?
3 What animal does Daisy first meet in Chapter 1? How do they communicate?
4 What makes Daisy decide to go on an adventure?
5 What are you most curious about for Daisy and her new friend after reading these chapters? Discussion Worksheet Answer Key Answer Key
Daisy's Journey: Chapters 1-2
Teacher Resource
Note: Since this is a 4th-grade comprehension activity, accept any answers that are reasonably supported by the text or video content. Use these points to guide your grading or class review.
1. Who is Daisy Dawson? What do we learn about her at the very beginning of the story?
Daisy Dawson is a young girl who is described as being "always on her way." We learn that she is observant, enjoys nature, and often runs late because she gets distracted by the interesting things she sees outside. She has a vivid imagination and a kind heart.
2. Where does Daisy live, and what does she love to do?
Daisy lives in a place surrounded by nature (hedgerows, fields). She loves to explore the outdoors, observe animals and plants, and she particularly enjoys her walk to school, which is where many of her "distractions" occur.
3. What animal does Daisy first meet in Chapter 1? How do they communicate?
Daisy meets a small, trapped animal (often identified as Boom the dog or a specific insect/bird depending on the specific edition's focus, but in Ch 1-2 it's typically the encounter that leads to her magical ability). They communicate through Daisy's new ability to understand and talk to animals, which happens after a specific encounter (like rescuing a butterfly or being "gifted" by a magical moment).
4. What makes Daisy decide to go on an adventure?
Daisy decides to go on an adventure because she realizes she can understand animals. Her curiosity about this new gift and a specific request or feeling from the animals she meets encourages her to step outside her normal routine and follow the "journey" that is calling to her.
5. What are you most curious about for Daisy and her new friend?
(Answers will vary based on student opinion) Examples: "I want to know if she'll talk to more animals," "I wonder where she is going," or "I want to see what Boom the dog does next."
