Essential Question:
How are we better together?
Lesson Calendar
DAY 1 - PLAN 1
DAY 2 - PLAN 2
DAY 3 - PLAN 3
DAY 4 - PLAN 4
DAY 5 - PLAN 5
DAY 6 - SEED 1
DAY 7 - SEED 2
DAY 8 - SEED 3
DAY 9 - Seed 4
DAY 10 - PLAN 6
DAY 11 - SEED 5
DAY 12 - SEED 6
DAY 13 - PLAN 7
DAY 14 - SEED 7
DAY 15 - SEED 8
DAY 16 - PLAN 8
DAY 17
DAY 18
DAY 19
DAY 20
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With its focus on teamwork, this unit is ideally implemented at the beginning of the school year. The unit's Essential Question invites students to think about the big idea of teamwork – how we are better together. Weekly focus questions (listed on the unit calendar) refine and deepen understanding of the teamwork in relation to the week's readings.
Throughout this unit, first grade students will engage in listening, speaking, reading and writing about the concept of teamwork. Students will develop as readers through listening to and reading a range of text. They will listen, observe, and read closely to ask and answer questions. With guidance and assistance, students will complete routine and extended writings for a variety of purposes. At the conclusion of the unit paired texts (literary and informational) about bridges will be used to launch a collaborative STEM bridge building exploration.
Though there are opportunities to apply foundational skills within this unit, phonemic awareness and phonics should be explicitly taught within the language arts block.
At the completion of this unit, students will be able to explain the concept of teamwork and the importance of working together as a team. Teamwork is important to first graders because it provides a foundation for productive citizenship. Initial experiences with this concept will help students develop a better understanding of their roles in the classroom, family, and society.
Informational Text
Teamwork by Ann Morris Team Work by George Ancona Game Day by Tiki and Ronde Barber Bridges by Seymour Simon Animal Moms and Dads by José Ramos Raising Cows on the Koebel's Farm by Alice K. Flanagan The Babe and I by David Adler To Fly: The Story of the Wright Brothers by Wendie Old A Koala Joey Grows Up by Joan Hewett Farmer's Market by Marcie Rendon
Song/Poem
Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices by Paul Fleischman Nine Gold Medals by David Roth http://www.myspace.com/davidroth-46001794/music/songs/nine-gold-medals-74087741
Literature
Swimmy by Leo Lionni Mama's Coming Home by Kate Banks Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann The Crayon Box That Talked by Shane DeRolf Good Night Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann What a Team!: Together Everyone Achieves More by Fran Shaw A Story for Bear by Dennis Hasely Arthur Makes The Team by Marc Brown Mrs. Chicken and the Hungry Crocodile by Margaret H. Lippert and Wonldy Paye Robbie and Ronnie by Christine Kliphuis Ruby, the Copycat by Peggy Rathmann Goal: The Dream Begins by Robert Burleigh Drummer Hoff Fires It Off by Barbara Emberly Frog and Toad and Friends by Aronld Lobel Yo! Yes by Chris Raschka Tumbleweed Stew by Susan Stevens Crummel Home Run Hero by Dean Hughes Nacho and Lolita by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Fable
The Bundle of Sticks http://www.kidsworldfun.com/shortstories_bundleofsticks.php
Folktale
The Seven Chinese Brothers by Margaret Mahy
*Bolded texts are used in unit lessons and lesson seeds.
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