Gossip is like Feathers (Mr. Peabody's Apples)

I recently did a lesson with my fifth graders on Rumors and Gossip.  This is a 2-3 day lesson depending on how much time you have with the class.  Side note:  my principal evaluated me doing this lesson...she loved it:)

Lesson 1:  

assessment piece:  Anticipation Guide for Mr. Peabody's Apples

Read Mr. Peabody's Apples to the class.  You can purchase the book HERE.  

Pre-Reading and Post-Reading Questions:  HERE

Lesson 2-3:  PowerPoint, Activity, Discussion

This is the presentation that I created for this lesson:  PowerPoint Presentation: Mr. Peabody's Apples: Rumors and Gossip

Activity:  The rules for the activity are in the PowerPoint.  I found the activity HERE.  I changed the activity in that I had the students try to put the glitter back into the original container.  

You can also use Mr. Peabody's Apples to teach trustworthiness.  Great lesson idea HERE and HERE.

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