SUGGESTED TIME:
20 minutes
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Read aloud to a partner to support development of English pronunciation, syntax, and grammar
- Listen to a partners’ reading to develop active listening skills
- Participate in a class discussion to develop active listening and conversation skills
- Write complete sentences to practice correct English syntax and grammar
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Prohuman Grade 1 Unit 7 Worksheet 4: Sharing Opinion Pieces About Fairness
VOCABULARY:
- Fairness: I treat everyone the same. If someone has been left out, I bring them in.
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.
Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4.C
Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
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
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 fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good
Understand why it is important to share, take turns, and follow rules (of a game, at home or school)
Explain why it is important for everyone to be respectful, courteous and polite
Explain what it means to follow the “Golden Rule”
Apply and demonstrate the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good
Demonstrate the ability to share, take turns and follow rules (of a game, at home or school)
Demonstrate the ability to be respectful, courteous and polite
Identify personal strengths (e.g., honesty, curiosity, listening)
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 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)
LESSON PROCEDURE
Today we will read our opinion pieces about fairness (from the previous lesson’s worksheet) with a partner.
- Circle the room to support the students as they take turns reading their opinion pieces to their partner (10 min).
- Finally, each student will write two sentences on their worksheet about two ways they have shown fairness.
GRADE 1 UNIT 7 WORKSHEET 4: SHARING OPINION PIECES ABOUT FAIRNESS
Fairness: I treat everyone the same. If someone has been left out, I bring them in.
ACTIVITY: Write 2 complete sentences about 2 ways you have shown fairness.
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