Level 1 • Lesson 54 — Favorite part of a story

Objective

Choose a favorite part of a story and tell why you like it, using story events, pictures, and feelings.

Materials

A short story or picture book you have already read once
Paper divided into three boxes: “Beginning”, “Middle”, “End”
Small sticky notes or stars to mark a favorite page
Pencil ✏️ and crayons for drawing a favorite part

Mini-lesson — What is your favorite part?

Every reader has parts of a story they like best.

Your favorite part might be:

a funny part that makes you laugh
a part where a character feels happy, proud, or brave
an exciting part where something big happens
a part that reminds you of your own life

There is no wrong favorite as long as you can explain it.

Good readers can:

point to or show their favorite part
tell what happens in that part
say why they like it

You can use sentence frames like:

“My favorite part is when _____.”
“I like this part because _____.”

Today, you will read a tiny story, pick your favorite part, and tell why it is your favorite.

Picture strip: Choosing a favorite part

Guided Practice — Mini-book: The Big Rainy Day

How to use this mini-book:

Read all the pages once.
Go back and choose one page or event you like best.
Tell: “My favorite part is when… because…”

On your paper, draw your favorite part from the mini-book and write one sentence about why you like it.

Helpful sentence starters

My favorite part is… I like it because… It is funny when… It is exciting when… It reminds me of…

Tip: Ask, “Is my favorite part in the beginning, middle, or end of the story?”

Mini-Book: The Big Rainy Day

1

It is Saturday, and Mia wants to play outside.

She puts on her shoes, but big raindrops start to fall.

“Oh no! Now I can’t play,” Mia says.

2

Mia’s dad brings out a big box of art supplies.

“Let’s make our own fun,” he says.

They spread paper and paints all over the table.

3

Mia paints a bright rainbow and a giant sun.

She laughs when a drop of paint lands on her nose.

“This is even better than going outside!” she says.

4

When the rain stops, Mia hangs her picture in the window.

The sun comes out, and the real sky has a rainbow too.

“This was a good rainy day,” says Mia.

Reading Practice — Choosing a favorite part

Read each tiny story or answer. Choose the option that best shows a clear favorite part with a good reason. Then press “Check answers”.

1) Story: “A dog loses his ball in the tall grass. He sniffs and sniffs until he finds it again.”
Which answer is the best way to tell a favorite part?

2) Story: “First, Ana wraps a gift. Next, she walks to her friend’s house. At the end, they eat birthday cake at the party.”
If your favorite part is when they eat cake, your favorite part is in the…

3) Story: “Liam puts on his boots. He jumps in a big mud puddle. Then he washes his boots.”
If your favorite part is when he jumps in the puddle, that favorite part is in the…

4) Story: “Jay practices riding his bike. At the end, he rides all the way down the street without stopping.”
Which is the best way to talk about a favorite part?

5) Can two friends have different favorite parts of the same story?

6) Story: “At the end, the lost cat runs into the girl’s arms.”
Which answer tells a favorite part and uses a feeling?

7) What makes a favorite-part answer strong?

8) What can help you remember your favorite part of a story?

Quick Check (10 questions)

1) What does “favorite part of a story” mean?

The part you like best The part with the longest words The part your friend likes

2) A good favorite-part sentence should…

say only “I like this book” talk about every page in the book name one part and tell why you like it

3) Which sentence is a strong favorite-part sentence?

“There is a tree.” “My favorite part is when they climb the tree because it looks fun.” “This page is number four.”

4) Story: “First, Ben feels lonely. At the end, he makes a new friend.”
Which could be a favorite-part answer?

“My favorite part is when he makes a friend because then he is not lonely.” “My favorite part is the word ‘lonely’ because it is long.” “My favorite part is the back cover.”

5) When you say why you like a part, you are…

guessing the ending counting how many parts the story has explaining your thinking

6) Story: “The children spend a long time building a sandcastle. A big wave knocks it down.”
Which favorite-part idea matches the story?

“My favorite part is when they fly to the moon.” “My favorite part is when the wave knocks it down because it is surprising.” “My favorite part is when they eat pizza, but they don’t.”

7) Which words could you use to start a favorite-part sentence?

“My favorite part is…” “This book is heavy…” “This page is yellow…”

8) If you forget your favorite part, what should you do?

Close the book and guess Ask someone else to pick for you Look back through the story and pictures

9) Can your favorite part be in the beginning, middle, or end of a story?

No, it must be in the middle Yes, it can be in any part Only if it has a picture

10) To practice at home, you can…

tell someone, “My favorite part was… because…” after you read only look at the first page of books hide your favorite part so no one can see it

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Chooses a clear favorite part from a short story Can say what happens in their favorite part in their own words Gives at least one reason why that part is a favorite Connects favorite part to events, pictures, or character feelings

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can choose and talk about my favorite part of a story 🙂 I need more practice telling why I like a part 😅 It still feels tricky

I will practice…

Saying “My favorite part is… because…” after I read Looking back at pictures to help me choose a part Noticing if my favorite part is in the beginning, middle, or end

Lesson 54: Favorite part of a story