Empty pot book activities

Folktale fiction, 679 words, level n grade 2, lexile 570l multilevel book also available in levels h and k. Teacher notebook my teacher first grade second grade text to self making predictions leader in me empty literacy. Demis the empty pot is a chinese folktale about an emperor searching for his successor using an honesty test. The empty pot plus teacher lesson plans and carryover activities. The empty pot free unit study lessons and lapbook printables. Inspired by the empty pot, i created this months activities and printables around the theme of planting honesty. The chinese emperor announces an unusual test to choose an heirthe child who raises the best flowers from a seed given by the emperor will be his successor. The empty pot, by demi from chinese folklore published by henry holt and company, 1990 synopsis of story a young boy, ping, loves gardening and has a green thumb with flowers. This activity complements the book the empty pot by demi. The empty pot displaying top 8 worksheets found for this concept some of the worksheets for this concept are empty pot activities, lesson from a book the empty pot by demi from chinese, the empty pot, vocabulary test the empty pot, u nit 1 the empty pot by demi, first grade basic skills, name pot of gold. Access thousands of highquality, free k12 articles, and create online assignments with them for your students.

They planted them everywhere, and the air smelled like perfume. The empty pot a chinese folktale retold demi 1 a long time ago in china there was a boy named ping who loved flowers. The empty potplus teacher lesson plans and carryover activities. A boy named ping planted his flower seed, but it didnt grow. The empty pot the empty pot the empty pot the empty pot the empty pot the empty pot the empty pot.

He gives all the children in the kingdom a seed and tells them to bring back their best in one year. Integrity definition pageprintable in color flower activity sheet students write in answers flower activity sheet students glue petals onto sheet flower petal activity sheet students cut out petals that do show integrity. The one who had grown the best flower would become the next emperor. In fact, it seemed as though the prettier the flower, the angrier he became. The empty pot page 2 during reading during reading 1. Ping, unaccountably, is unable to get his seed to sproutbut pings empty pot is best of all. Print the coloring sheet and copy for all participants. Charlotte dumaresq hunt demi was raised in a family deeply rooted in the arts. Long, long ago, the emperor of an ancient land was old and dying. The emperor also loved plants, and of these, he had many. Stop occasionally to discuss the following vocabulary and its meaning as it appears in the.

The empty pot by demi is the story of an emperor in china who needed to select a successor to his throne. These are great as a class activity, a bulletin board display, or for an oral presentation. When it was time to choose an heir, he gave a flower seed to each child in the kingdom. Sep 21, 2016 this video is about the empty pot by demi. Rami malek reads the empty pot for sagaftra foundations. When the year was over, he brought the empty pot back to the palace. Explain to students that the story is a chinese folk tale explain to students that the story is a chinese folk tale about an emperor who holds a.

Pete the cats 12 groovy days of christmas read aloud christmas stories christmas books for kids duration. In this planting lesson, students understand a sequence of events in the book and relate it to the sequence of a plants life. The chinese emperor announces an unusual test to choose an heirthe child who raises the best flowers from a seed given by the. The empty pot contains an important lesson about patience, honesty and strength within yourself. In addition to all of the ccss, teks, and va sol standards listed below that are covered in each of the starts with a story book companions, this print and go ac. Mar 04, 2019 the empty pot read by rami malek, written and illustrated by demi. Chirp activity to go with the empty pot book from paradise valley. Today, i am reading the second part for the second time, and, as we read, i am having the students practice the vocabulary strategy of context clues. He tried to put it in better soil in a bigger pot, but still it didnt grow. The empty pot level n 12 the emperor walked slowly through the crowd of children and flowers, studying each child and pot as he went. Review the story and prepare to tell it, rather than read it, to the group.

Model good expression, phrasing, and intonation as you read the book to the students. They can learn the power of telling the truth by reading the empty pot. Improve your students reading comprehension with readworks. Empty pot book discussion grade level content expectations. The empty pot by demis book, will provide you with tons of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing prompts to complement the story. The empty pot is demis beloved picture book about an honest schoolboy. The empty pot 3rd grade central messagetheme youtube. The empty pot is one such text its a rich story, and we have taken our time to enjoy it over several class periods and several reads. Lesson plan for the story the empty pot learning the theme of a story, teaching. Postits for marking places in the book that shows supporting details for main ideas.

This story lends itself well to discussions about courage, integrity, and the difference between doing your best and being the best. You could put plant facts on the petals and the steps to plant on the pot. Ping was rewarded for his courage and honesty and became the next emperor of china. Find empty pot lesson plans and teaching resources. During this lesson, students will have an opportunity to discuss and write about the character trait honesty. Up came flowers, bushes, and even big fruit trees, as if by magic. Tab the following pages for a preread picture walk of the book.

Added his mother, jun, just bring the emperor your pot, said his mother, it was the best you could do. The empty pot tells the story of a young chinese boy named chen, whose honesty helped him become the next. Now, in a big book format ideal for demis lavish art, this classic favorite can be shared with a whole group of children at once. The day of the presentation arrives, and ping bravely presents the emperor his empty pot. Activity ideas craft activities book bags paradise valley family night empty homeschool books plants. One of the most valuable lessons a person can learn is the importance of being honest. Teach integrity using the book the empty pot by demi a beautiful story and a fun activity for students. The empty pot by demi is a tale of a chinese boy named ping and his quest to be emperor.

See more ideas about activities, empty and character education. The book titled the empty pot by demi is about a boy named ping who lived in china. Jan 01, 1990 the empty pot was written and illustrated by demi. The empty potplus teacher lesson plans and carryover. Shamefaced, jun carried his empty pot on the road to the palace, while gleeful boys carrying pots tottering with huge plants strode to his right and left. My class just finished reading, the empty pot, by demi in our imagine it reading book. This book is one that is full of lessons for the children to learn. Eve bunting picture book inferring to answer questions yo. The empty pot by demi, a chinese folktale, is one of my goto faves to illustrate and illuminate the importance of integrity. This is a story about a boy who loves flowers but is unable to grow one in. I love making predictions with this story as most st. The empty pot is a wonderful story about a young boy, ping, who lived in china. This lesson will help students identify the moral of the story the empty pot by demi.

Everyone has heard the expression that you reap what you sow, and when you sow the seeds of honesty, trust will grow. Explain to students that the story is a chinese folk tale explain to students that the story is a chinese folk tale about an emperor who holds a contest for the children of his empire. The empty pot has sold more than 300,000 copies in hardcover and paperback. Keep the ending a surprise because it is a powerful ending and you want to save it for the read. The empty pot by demi is a fantastic book that emphasizes the importance of honesty and living with integrity. Since he loved flowers, he decided to call the children in the kingdom together and give each a seed. The book has stunning illustrations within its pages that are both entertaining and artful.

Worksheets are empty pot activities, lesson from a book the empty pot by demi from chinese, the empty pot by demi, second grade weekly homework day assignment, the empty pot, name pot of gold. A long time ago in china there was a boy named ping who loved flowers. You did the best you could, said his father, shaking his head. Check video clip link to make sure it is accessible. Honesty activities oh, what a tangled web we weave. In this book, the wise emperor is growing old and must choose a replacement for his crown. Worksheets are empty pot activities, lesson from a book the empty pot by demi from chinese, the empty pot by demi, second grade weekly homework day assignment, the empty pot, name pot of gold, grammar practice work prepositions of place. Students grow plants and record information in flower. The flowerloving ruler announces that each child will be given a seed to see who can grow the most beautiful flower. Elise fisher the empty pot is written and illustrated by demi. Teacher will assign the 14 parts could give students 2 parts if working in small groups or divide. Students read the empty pot as an introduction to plants. The book begins with the emperor who wants to find a.

The emperor needs to choose a successor and decides to host a contest. The book begins with the emperor who wants to find a successor to his throne due his old age. Students will share about a time when they demonstrated this character trait. The empty pot global school library for elementaryprimary. One day, the emperor of china declared that he needed to choose a successor. Teacher will assign the 14 parts could give students 2 parts if.

It was published by henry holt and company in 1990. Lesson plan for the story the empty pot learning the theme of a story, teaching the theme of honesty as well the elements of a story. An engaging craft used in conjunction with the book the empty pot by demi to help promote character and honesty within your classroom. Apr 20, 2012 the empty pot by demi, a chinese folktale, is one of my goto faves to illustrate and illuminate the importance of integrity. The chinese emperor announces an unusual test to choose an heirthe child who raises the. This is a college and careerready standards showcase lesson plan. Folktale fiction, 679 words, level n grade 2, lexile 570l multilevel book also available in levels h and k one of the most valuable lessons a person can learn is the importance of being honest. The empty pot, a second read and deeper analysis part 2. This story may be used with elementary students for characterbuilding. Books and mealtime, building self esteem, love and friendship the empty pot by demi is a tale of a chinese boy named ping and his quest to be emperor. Brumbeau picture book train to somewhere eve bunting picture book legend of the indian paintbrush tomie depaola picture book abuela arthur dorros picture book word i the empty pot demi picture book prediction how many days to america. Demi when ping admits that he is the only child in china unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty.