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Present Essential Question to Class: ● Present the essential question, learning objectives, and “I can” statements, using student-friendly language. Clarify any questions that students have about the content and learning objectives. ● Have students preview the text to identify the vocabulary words for this week. Unpack the weekly vocabulary, as appropriate. Article 1: Patriotic Symbols Word Count: 23 Vocabulary: symbol: an object that represents something else High Impact Teaching Strategies: Structuring Lessons, Differentiated Teaching Lesson Plan: 1. Prior to beginning the lesson, create an anchor chart. Write the words “National Symbols” at the top of the chart. You will be using this chart throughout the week. 2. Begin the lesson by presenting the unit essential question and unit learning intentions and success criteria. Clarify any questions that students have about the content and learning objectives of the unit. 3. Then, review the weekly essential question, learning intentions, and success criteria. 4. Have students preview the text to identify the vocabulary words in this week’s publication. 5. Prompt students to recall the word “patriotism,” and invite them to share their descriptions of patriotism. Give feedback on student responses, and do any necessary reteaching. (Answers may vary. Possible answer includes feeling love for our country.) 6. Have the students point to the title of the article. Read the title together. Write the word “symbols” on the board. a. Discuss that we have symbols that, when seen, can help us think about our country. b. Explain that symbols are objects that represent something else. c. Give examples or show images of symbols the students are familiar with and discuss what each symbol means. Address misconceptions students may have about symbols. Assess student understanding of the concept of symbols. Give feedback on student responses This will ensure students are able to understand the remainder of the concepts this week. 7. Read the article together, and invite students to follow along with their finger under the words. Discuss the bolded vocabulary word in the article. a. Discuss that patriotic symbols represent what it means to be an American. i. Write the word “patriotism” on the “National Symbols” chart. Discuss how patriotic symbols can help us to feel love for the country. 8. Point to the United States flag in your classroom, or show the image “American Flag,” included in related media.
National Symbols | Week 11
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