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Examining Aspects of Humanity - through NIGHT |
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This is a plan for a unit titled: Examining Aspects of Humanity/ Reflections on Humanity and we will be using many different texts but the main novel is NIGHT. We have used Common Core Standards with this unit as CA will be moving in this direction in the next year and they link well to the CA standards that we have been teaching but allow us to start designing our curriculum around the new standards.... |
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Polar Bear |
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English Language Arts |
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This is one lesson that was incorporated into a theme unit we worked on about polar bars. Actually a parent in my class emailed me the web sites that focused on polar bars. My class loved the videos of polar bears with their cubs; watching them run, swim and "play" fight' and hearing the sounds of the polar bar.
The writing portion was conducted two ways: first I modeled writing questions and listed words that could start questions. Then that was part of their homework. The following week, after reading several nonfiction books about polar bears I asked them to write facts about polar bears.... |
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Title: |
Polar Bear |
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English Language Arts |
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Description: |
This is one lesson that was incorporated into a theme unit we worked on about polar bars. Actually a parent in my class emailed me the web sites that focused on polar bars. My class loved the videos of polar bears with their cubs; watching them run, swim and "play" fight' and hearing the sounds of the polar bar.
The writing portion was conducted two ways: first I modeled writing questions and listed words that could start questions. Then that was part of their homework. The following week, after reading several nonfiction books about polar bears I asked them to write facts about polar bears.... |
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Title: |
Intro to Arthur Miller's The Crucible |
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English Language Arts |
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11 |
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Description: |
As an "Into" activity to Aruthur Miller's play The Crucible, students will examine the role fear and mass hysteria play in shaping public opinion about an issue. After choosing an issue to research, students will synthesize their research and create a Powerpoint or Keynote to present their research to the class. Students will evaluate their peers' presentations and write a short reflective piece.... |
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Title: |
Personal Letter |
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English Language Arts |
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3 |
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Description: |
Friendly letter:
Why do we write friendly letters?
To communicate with someone; to explain something; to let someone know how you've been.
To whom do we write friendly letters? Friends, family members, teachers, pen pals, and classmates.
What are the parts of a friendly letter: heading, greeting, body, closing, and signature.
Main Objective: Before beginning to write a letter, think about your audience and what you
want to say.... |
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Title: |
Figurative Language |
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English Language Arts |
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5 |
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Description: |
CA- California K-12 Academic Content Standards Subject : English Language Arts
Area : Reading /Content
Concept : Vocabulary and Concept Development Standard 1.2: Apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, synonyms, antonyms, and idioms to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
Concept : Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text
Standard 3.5: Define figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification) and identify its use in literary works.
Area : Written and Oral English Language Conventions
Concept : Sentence Structure
Standard 1.1: Use simple and compound sentences in writing and speaking.
Area : Listening And Speaking
Concept : Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication
Standard 1.8: Use details, examples, anecdotes, or experiences to explain or clarify information.
Standard 1.9: Use volume, pitch, phrasing, pace, modulation, and gestures appropriately to e... |
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Title: |
Using Describing Words |
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English Language Arts |
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K |
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Description: |
The stroy "Goldilocks and the Three Bears will be downloaded to the iPad. The book will be projected and the students can see the big pictures and read the book word by word with the teacher. The teacher will discuss with the class about the different sizes of the bears, their bowls and chairs as well as their beds. Also , the teacher can mention about the various temperature of their porridge.... |
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Title: |
13 colony culture |
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English Language Arts,History-Social Science |
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5 |
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In this lesson, students will build on previous lesons regarding making inferences about a text. The main objective is to use an index to locate information in a text. Eventually the information in this lesson will be used in creating a model of a colonial region.... |
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Letter Writing |
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Mathematics,English Language Arts,History-Social Science |
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2 |
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Description: |
Transforming the classroom into a post office. Students write letters to their parents, address envelopes, and rotate between various jobs, which include postmarking envelopes and delivering mail. This activity ties in with the California Content writing, math, and social studies standards. ... |
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