SUGGESTED TIME:
20 minutes
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Listen to a read aloud to develop reading comprehension skills
- Spell, define, and give an example of courage
- Compose 2 sentences that demonstrate comprehension of the word courage
- Demonstrate understanding of standard English sentence structure and grammar
- Practice reading and conversation skills by sharing sentences with classmates
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
VOCABULARY:
- Courage: I do what I think is right even when I am afraid.
ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET
Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.1.A
Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation).
Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.B
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.G
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4.A
Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4.C
Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.10
With prompting and support, read informational texts appropriately complex for grade
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.G
Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, because).
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.B
Use end punctuation for sentences.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.D
Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.E
Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.
Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.A
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.B
Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.C
Ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion.
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation
CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL (CSED) NATIONAL STANDARDS MET
Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of honesty and integrity, caring and compassion, gratitude, and the courage to take initiative
Apply and demonstrate the character strengths of honesty and integrity, caring and compassion, gratitude, and the courage to take initiative
Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good
Explain the different ways people respond to problems and challenges (e.g., ask for help, try harder, learn from mistakes)
Demonstrate the ability to empathize and take the perspective of others, including demonstrating awareness of cultural differences and respect for human dignity
Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to other
Be able to tell stories and listen to stories told by others
Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 1
Initiate and engage in conversation and social interactions with classmates, peers, and adults
Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 7
Play games and appropriately participate in small group classroom activities
Responsible and Ethical Decision-Making 1
Describe a rule or principle that everyone should strive to live by (e.g., be kind, be honest, try your best)
Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good
LESSON PROCEDURE
Today we will continue to learn about courage.
- Write courage on the board.
- Ask students what we learned about courage from the last lesson.
- Ask students to spell courage on their worksheets.
- Play the video: Malala Yousafzai: Fearless Voice for Education & Nobel Peace Laureate by the Nobel Peace Center (~ 3 min)
- Read the book Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai or play the video Read aloud of Malala’s Magic Pencil by Deanna Hardemion (~10 min)
- Ask students how Malala showed courage, then have them write their sentences on their worksheets.
- Tell the students that one way they can show courage is by speaking to the whole class. Tell the students that each student will read one of their sentences aloud to the class. Circle the room to allow each student to practice reading their sentence aloud to the teacher, then have each student read their sentence aloud to the class.
GRADE 1 UNIT 5 WORKSHEET 2: LEARNING COURAGE FROM A NONFICTION TEXT
Courage: I do what I think is right even when I am afraid.
Write the word courage:
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ACTIVITY:
Write 1 sentence that explains how Malala showed courage.
Write 1 sentence that explains how Malala’s courage helped other people.
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