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Internet Scavenger Hunt
Students will answer "color identification questions" by locating
bookmarked addresses for specific websites where the answers to the
color questions can be found.
Writing Reports in Kindergarten? Yes!
This lesson provides three types of reports that can be written and
shared by kindergarten students. Kindergarten reports can be as a
varied as a documentation of a science exploration, picture journaling,
and riddle writing combined with art productions.
Animal Study: From Fiction to Facts
This lesson describes how to use selected fiction and nonfiction
literature to help students identify factual information about animals.
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Building Research Skills, Grades K–1:
Here are effective and easy-to-implement tips and techniques for classroom
teachers and library specialists.
National
Geographic's Online Magazine
Use National
Geographic's online magazine for cross-curricular reading, science and
social studies activities
Suggestions for English Language Learners (ELLs):
(E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding)
E/B: Identify key characters and setting through gesturing or
with key words or phrases when given an oral prompt.
E/B: Represent key characters, setting, and main events
nonverbally (i.e. pictures or gestures) or with one-or-two word
responses.
E/B:
Identify different types of everyday print materials (i.e. books,
signs, newspapers) through gestures or one-or-two word responses;
D: Describe with simple sentences the differences between types
of everyday print materials (i.e. books, signs, newspapers);
E: Describe with sentences the differences between types of
everyday print materials (i.e. books, signs, newspapers).
E/B: Respond to simple questions about character and setting
nonverbally (i.e. pictures and gestures) or with one-or-two word
responses or simple words and phrases;
D: Respond to questions about characters, setting, and main
events with spoken words, phrases, and simple sentences.
E/B: Describe key characters, setting, and main events
pictorially and with key words or phrases;
D: Describe key characters, setting, and main events with spoken
words, phrases, and simple sentences;
E: Describe key characters, setting, and main events with spoken
words, phrases, and moderately complex sentences.
E/B: Distinguish between fantasy and reality with simple words or
phrases; D: Identify difference between fantasy and reality with
spoken words, phrases, and simple sentences; E: Compare fantasy and reality and support with evidence from
given book with sentences.
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Language Arts