Why Is Something Following Me?

In this lesson, students will read a story about a boy who discovers his shadow while playing outside.

CONTENT OBJECTIVE: I can explain what a shadow is and why it follows me when I move.

WIDA Standard 4 (Science): Explain that a body blocking sunlight makes a shadow and identify daily shadow pattern.

WIDA Standard 2 (Language Arts): Use temporal/measurement words (morning, lunch, afternoon; shorter/longer) in explanations.

WIDA Standard 1 (Social/Instructional): Use frames (e.g., “My shadow is longer/shorter when ___.”).

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH