W- (No writing in this lesson) L4- Locate objects figures, places on visuals and detailed oral descriptions S3- Make predictions or hypotheses W1-Label familiar objects or pictures L2- Match oral reading of stories to illustration S1- Repeat simple phrases memorized chunks of language Additional Activities -”I spy” game based on images of symbols. “I spy a yellow and black circle. It looks happy.” “It’s the smiley face…” Led first by teacher, then students -After sorting environmental signs from patriotic symbols, form a hypothesis about what makes the two groups different -Label symbol/ sign pictures to create flashcards -Play a memory game with symbol flashcards, repeating the word each time it appears -Sort environmental flashcards and
patriotic symbol pictures in response to discussion Support -Teacher modeled example of “I spy” game with suggestions such as “include one color or one shape in your description” -Model sorting strategies with a think aloud -Word bank of sign/ symbol names -Picture cards with a space to copy the words to make flash cards or cards for lowest level Assessment -Drill-type questions e.g “Which sign is a red octagon?” -Concept-check questions. “What’s the difference between a stop sign and the American flag?” -Label symbols on worksheet using the completed flashcards made
compose sentences L4- Find details in illustrated, narrative, or expository text read aloud S3- Retell stories with details through drawings L2- Match oral reading of stories to illustrations S1-Participate in whole group chants and songs Additional Activities activation giving a summary of the story and a list of words to listen for (France, America, 1871, liberty, copper...etc) As the words come up in the video, students raise their hands and teacher crosses off the words -Re-tell main ideas of video or story book in pairs using each word from a list of key terms. Scavenger -Same with fewer words -Listen to key phrases from the video or story and point to illustrations to demonstrate understanding -Draw pictures to illustrate abstract vocabulary terms (friendship, freedom) to add to poster project
hunt listening activity- cross off words as partner uses them -Participate in by clapping and learning the chorus Support -Word list for video (board or paper) -Same word list for second activity with additional terms from the book -Picture dictionary used when working on poster vocabulary method for all terms -Word list for video (board or paper) -Teacher gestures when chorus of song begins to alert student -Picture dictionary used when working on poster Seven-step vocabulary method for all terms Assessment -Check usage of vocabulary on poster and speaking activities -Listen to retell of video/story/song -Observe student listening and that they are raising hands or crossing the
S5-Use academic vocabulary in class discussions Additional Activities -Create an class timeline -Follow directions to add to class timeline (Find the picture of the statue of liberty and place it on 1871 on the timeline....) -Compare early flags with modern flags -Play “I spy” game with (I spy a flag with a symbol that means love….it’s a heart) -Point to features of the timeline in response to questions (When was the first flag created? Show me the flag that Betsy Ross made…) -Identify and practice rhyming words in The banner (fight, night, gleaming, streaming etc.) -Play a similar “I spy” game with straightforward language (“I spy a flag with a green triangle) going
-During activity to illustrate a line from the national anthem, provide a picture dictionary Support -Pictures of early flags -Timeline -Sentence frames (I chose_______as a symbol on my flag because________) vocabulary method for all terms -Pictures of early flags -Timeline -Sentence frames (_______ is a symbol of _____) -Matching activity for USA flag symbolism plus sentence frame- use both to generate written sentences (The stars are a symbol of the fifty states in the American flag) Seven-step vocabulary
language (e.g., flower v. rose) in context W4-Produce original sentences L4- Find details in illustrated, narrative, or expository text read S3- Retell stories with details environmental print W1-Label familiar objects or pictures L1- Match people with jobs or objects with functions S3- Identify and name everyday objects Additional Activities -Distinguish between particular presidents and the idea of the presidency -Use a word bank to fill in the KWL chart (words are provided but student generates sentences) -Use a word bank to give a partner a of the White House -Identify aspects of a map (blue means water, lines between states, star means capitol…) -Label map (Washington D.C., New York, North Adams…) or match labels or pictures -Identify pictures of Washington, Lincoln and
using a picture and a map as presidents of the USA Support -KWL chart -White House word bank (president, Washington D.C., capitol....) -Map with appropriate labels (White House, Statue of Liberty) Seven-step vocabulary method for all terms -Word list for White House tour -Word list for KWL chart -Video with subtitles for the song God Bless America vocabulary method for all terms Assessment usage of vocabulary on poster and speaking activities -Listen to retell of White House tour to check comprehension -Ask student to point to the map to show where the symbols in this lesson are located -Label a blank picture of the White House (door, window, roof, house…)
-Listen to description of using the Venn diagram to compare various symbols and participate in discussion using oral sentence frames while identifying the eagles’ range on the map and point to places on the map described orally ( can be up/down/left/right or cardinal directions) -Use new eagle vocabulary (talon, feather…) word bank to label diagram -Compare symbols during Venn diagram activity using simple adjectives (the White House is bigger than an eagle…) Support -Sentence frames “When I see the eagle I feel______ because_____” for journal writing -Sentence frames for discussion of Venn diagram -Illustrated list of feelings words (Picture dictionary) -Map from previous lessons -Eagle diagram -List of adjectives for Venn diagram
I have made connections between patriotic songs and the national symbols. I have explained the meaning of this symbol. I have explained the history of the symbol. I have identified words and phrases associated with the symbol. I have included key details about the symbol. I have explained some the meaning of this symbol. I have explained some of the history of the symbol. I have identified some words and phrases associated with the symbol. I have included some key details about the symbol. I have not explained the meaning of this symbol. I have not explained the history of the symbol. I have not identified words and phrases associated with the symbol. I have not included key details about the symbol. Grammar Usage N/A I have used the correct conventions including capital letters, punctuation, and spelling. I have used some capital letters, punctuation, and some of my spelling is correct. I have not used capital letters and punctuation correctly. Most of my spelling is incorrect. Unit Resources Lesson 1: What is a symbol? Picture cards of environmental symbols Patriotic symbol pre-assessment Patriotic pictures for charting Lesson 2: The Statue of Liberty Pictures of the Statue of Liberty
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us, Facing the rising sun of our new day begun Let us on till victory is won. Name__________________________ Date_________________ Patriotic Symbols Post-assessment 1. Tell me what you know about the Statue of Liberty? What does this symbol say about our nation? _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ 2.Tell me what you know the White House? What does this symbol say about our nation? _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
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