On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman

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Theme:

Interview

Grades:

3 - 5

Subject:

Reading and Language Arts

Duration:

45 minute class session plus homework time

Standards
& Goals:

Florida State Standards

  • The student uses the reading process effectively. LA.A.1.1
  • The student constructs meaning from a wide range of texts LA.A.2.1
  • The student understands the nature of language. LA.D.1.1
  • The student understands the power of language. LA.D.2.1

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:
  • Listen to On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman
  • Create a list of questions to ask their parent/guardian about their birth
  • Interview a parent/guardian to find facts about the day they were born
  • Write a newspaper article about the year, day and memorable moments from their birthday
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