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Grade: 2
Subject:
Language
Overall Expectation(s):
Learning Goal
Identify the main idea, and the authors message in a story
Respond to, and better understand a story by relating it to our own experiences
(SS) Describe the many ways we can help the environment.
Success Criteria
I am successful when I can:
Talk about the authors message.
Identify the main idea by looking at the main events of the story, the problems, and the solutions.
Express my thoughts and feelings about the main idea in the story.
(SS) Talk about different actions that we can do to become more environmentally aware.
Learning Skills:
Assessment:
Resources/Materials:
1. Bag in the Wind by Barry Root
2. Activity Materials (see below)
For Learning
As Learning
Of Learning
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D.I./Accommodations (content/process/product)
Explain new vocabulary Use visuals, models, graphic organizers
Extension/challenge
Scribe for student
Use of manipulatives
Wait time or extra time
Peer tutor
Model highlighting key points
Chunking
Change grouping, seating, quiet area
Essential Questions:
What is the authors main message to
the readers?
Video
Drama/Tableaux
Exit Card
Small Groups
Debate
Inside-Outside Circle
Choral Reading Readers Theatre
Guided Practice Independent Practice
Timing:
1 hour
5 mins
Minds On
Students will share ideas about what they think the book will be about, based on its
title and cover image.
45 mins
Action
Read Aloud: Bag in the Wind by Ted Kooser
THINK ALOUD
Pause at a few key moments during the story. Explain new ideas, ask short
questions, and share any wonderings.
POST-READING DISCUSSION
What do you think was the main message of the book?
What do you think the author wants his readers to take away from the story?
ACTIVITY STATIONS
(Describe and model what is expected in these activities first)
The activities: (these activities will be done directly on the poster boards/
papers- remind students to write their names beside their answers)
1. Brainstorming - What are some ways we can reduce the number of
plastic we use? (each group will have their own section to write on)
10 mins
Consolidation:
Go over some student answers on the activity stations; ask for volunteers who
would like to share their answers and/or drawings.
Check Sort it Out! activity with the students and correct any items that were sorted
incorrectly.
Students will discuss how the activities are connected to the main idea of the book
read previously, and whether the activities changed their thinking about the theme
in some way.