SUGGESTED TIME:
20 minutes
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Listen to a read aloud to improve understanding of English sentence structure and comprehension
- Practice reading aloud to a partner to support understanding of English sentence structure and comprehension
- Spell, define, and give an example of optimism
- Compose several sentences that demonstrate comprehension of the word optimism
- Demonstrate understanding of standard English sentence structure and grammar
- Practice reading and conversation skills by sharing sentences with classmates
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
VOCABULARY:
- Optimism: I have hope and believe that my actions will help things to turn out well
ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET
Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.
Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.10
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.A
Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.C
Decode regularly spelled two-syllable words with long vowels.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.D
Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.E
Identify words with inconsistent but common spelling-sound correspondences.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.F
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.4.A
Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.
Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.A
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.B
Build on others' talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others.
Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4.A
Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL (CSED) NATIONAL STANDARDS MET
Understand why caring and being concerned for the well-being of others is a character strength
Identify and name different emotions (e.g., positive emotions, negative emotions, intense emotions)
Identify personal strengths (e.g., honesty, curiosity, listening)
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 understand what another person is feeling (e.g., happy, sad, disappointed, confused, angry)
Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to others
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)
LESSON PROCEDURE
Today we will learn about optimism.
- Write optimism on the board.
- Ask students to spell optimism in their worksheet.
- Read the first chapter of Frog and Toad are Friends to the class or play the video Read aloud of Frog and Toad are Friends by Sarah’s Storytime (~10 min)
- Have students read the second chapter of Frog and Toad, “The Story,” aloud, quietly. Circle the room to support the students.
- Ask students how the story shows how the characters show optimism.
- Activity: Have students contribute to a class picture on a large posterboard, drawing the times they saw optimism in Frog and Toad.
- Have students complete their worksheets.
- Have students read their sentences to a partner.
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES - SUGGESTIONS
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Talk with your students about times that you have seen examples of people demonstrating optimism. You could give examples of family, friends, and/or historical or current public figures.
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Talk with your students about times in your life that you have demonstrated optimism, despite hardships.
GRADE 2 UNIT 1 WORKSHEET 1: LEARNING OPTIMISM FROM LITERATURE
Optimism: I have hope and believe that my actions will help things to turn out well.
Write the word optimism:
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ACTIVITY:
Write 3 sentences that explain 3 times when you saw optimism in Frog and Toad are Friends:
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Write 1 sentence that explains a time when you showed optimism.
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