'The Bike that is a Car' activity package

Students will listen to the ‘Story Pirates’ podcast made based off of Aliyah’s story, ‘The Bike that is a Car’. Students can have pre-listening conversations where they make predictions about the story based on the title. After listening to the podcast students can share what they thought of the story -- what they liked/disliked/found humorous/would change/questions they have.

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Using either Aliyah’s original version of the story, or the ‘Story Pirates’ version, students will turn the story into a comic/graphic novel. Students can choose to stay true to the versions provided or can add their own twists/characters/ending.

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Using the worksheet provided students will fill in the blanks to create a humorous story while reviewing or learning grammar.  Students can share their funny additions for everyone to enjoy.

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Using their imagination, students will illustrate what they think "The Bike That is a Car" looks.  Because we don't actually know what "The Bike that is a Car" looks like, imaginations can be wild and creative.  Students can label their illustration showing off the cool aspects of their creation. 

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Building off of their unique illustrations, students will explain the steps needed to build their own "Bike That is a Car" creation.  Using procedural writing all the materials and steps needed will be explained to bring their creation to the classroom.

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By thinking about attributes and ways we describe things, students will create their own unique item that combines two different elements.  The napkin that is a carpet? The pen that is a sword?  Using imagination new ideas will emerge.

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In pairs or groups, students get to bring their creations to life by constructing 3D models of their "Bike that is a Car". Using recycled materials, students can explore the trial and error experienced by the main character in the story.

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In a scientific investigation, students explore the materials used to build bicycles and debate which is the ideal metal.  Students can also explore the history of the bicycle and think about using their bicycles as a mode of transportation.

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Using the image of a bicycle, students will identify different geometric properties- shape recognition, congruence, reflections, angle recognition as well as real world applications.  Primary students may discuss why wheels are round, while junior students can debate which shape is the strongest. 

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Using either the story or their own creation have students create a fun and interesting poster to get other kids interested in "The Car that is a Bike"!  Looking at movie posters and print advertisements might give students different ways to create this media piece.

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Turn the students into editors.  The story needs some touching up, from paragraphs to word choice, can you get the students to make it even better?  

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Using a Venn diagram have students look for similarities and differences between the written and auditory story.  Get those listening ears and reading eyeballs back on and see how many points they can find.

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Using a Venn diagram have students look for similarities and differences between themselves that the main character in the story.  Sharing these comparisons might uncover commonalities among students. 

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Using the story as a springboard for ideas, students will create inspirational quotes based on the main themes.  Students will create/find appropriate images to match their quotes.  Challenge students to move beyond a basic quote.  Share student work around the school to motivate and encourage others.

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Using the story as a starting places students will learn about and make text to text-self-world connections.  Making connections strengthens student comprehension and expands knowledge and understanding when looking for global connections.

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Pretending to be Ms. Fred or the main character, students will create a diary entry giving a deeper perspective and understanding to the character.  What were they thinking?  Why did they chose the materials they did?  Uncover the inner thoughts of these two and give them an interesting personality.

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Working with school buddies, students will co-create a story.  Through collaboration, younger buddies will share ideas and older buddies will modify the ideas into a piece of writing. All ideas are important.  Younger buddies may feel empowered while older buddies can become leaders.

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Students will become writers with the intent of sharing their work with a larger audience.  Remember, Aliyah was in grade 1 when she shared her story.  All students are writers.  Empower them to share their creativity with others.  

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