Theme: |
Vocabulary Development and Reading for Understanding
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Grades: |
3 - 5
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Subject: |
Reading and Language Arts
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Duration: |
2 class periods
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Standards
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New Jersey State Core Curriculum Standards
Standard 2: All students will listen actively in a variety of situations to information from a variety of sources.
Standard 3: All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes.
Standard 4: All students will read various materials and texts with comprehension and critical analysis.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards
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Objectives: |
Students will:
- Listen to and/or read the book Shh! We’re Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz and discuss the text both literally and analytically.
- Read, define and use vocabulary from the text.
- Complete several “Read to Find Out” worksheets while they are reading the text.
- Explain how setting a purpose for reading helps with comprehension and enjoyment of reading.
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