Ballerina Dreams by Lauren Thompson

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Theme:

Disabilities

Grades:

3 - 5

Subject:

Reading and Language Arts, Science

Duration:

Three class sessions

Standards
& Goals:

New York State Learning Standards
  • Listening and reading to acquire information and understanding involves collecting data, facts and ideas; discovering relationships, concepts and generalizations; and using knowledge from oral, written and electronic sources.
  • Speaking and writing to acquire and transmit information requires asking probing and clarifying questions, interpreting information in one’s own words, applying information from one context to another and presenting the information and interpretation clearly, concisely and comprehensibly.
  • Human decisions and activities have had a profound impact on the physical and living environment.

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:
  • Read or listen to Ballerina Dreams by Lauren Thompson.
  • Listen to “When You Wish Upon a Star” (lyrics by Ned Washington).
  • Identify the three types of disabilities.
  • Research a specific disability and identify technology that is accessible to aid the person with the disability.
  • Prepare an oral presentation.
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