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Tiger-Tiger, is it True? Lesson PlanTiger-Tiger, is it True? Lesson Plan
Publisher
Teaching Children Philosophy
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Pre-K - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
30 mins
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Lesson Plan

Tiger-Tiger, is it True?

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Scholars take part in a philosophical discussion about truth, thoughts, and feelings following a reading of Tiger-Tiger is it True? by Byron Katie and Hans Wilhelm. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

tigers, expressing feelings, feelings, emotions, honesty, answering questions, questions, discussion skills, group discussions, reading, read-alouds, reading aloud, responding to literature, responding to reading, speaking skills

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • If applicable, coordinate the lesson with a visit from the school's psychologist to discuss positive ways to share thoughts and feelings 
  • Give each class member a composition notebook to routinely jot down or draw a picture of how they are feeling
  • Send a letter home to families explaining the subject of discussion and tips on how to further the discussion at home

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a copy of the story, Tiger-Tiger is it True? by Byron Katie and Hans Wilhelm

Pros

  • Promotes speaking and discussion skills 
  • Encourages learners to think deeply 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

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