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Children will describe the benefits of gratitude.
social awareness
key details, vocabulary, text evidence, writing
bar graph
gratitude, hobby, aches
RI.2.1 key details; RI.2.2 identify the main topic; RI.2.4 determine meanings of words; RI.2.5 use text features; RI.2.8 support author’s points; RI.2.10 read informational texts; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; SL.2.3 ask and answer questions
K
470L
Provide students with some background on gratitude.
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video "Being Thankful." After children have finished watching the video, discuss the following question:
Preview vocabulary (3 min.)
Next, play the online vocabulary slideshow. This issue’s featured terms are gratitude, hobby, and aches.
Set a purpose for reading (5 min.)
Read together (20 min.)
Pass out the Read and Think printable. Use it to check comprehension as you read the issue together, pausing to ask the questions.
Assessment: Reading Quiz
Pass out the Reading Quiz to review key concepts from the issue and assess students’ proficiency on key nonfiction reading skills.
You can use our printable worksheets to focus on social and emotional learning and ELA skills. Here’s how.
ELA Focus: Vocabulary (15 min.)
Editor’s Pick: Writing/Social Awareness (15 min.)
ELA Focus: Text Evidence/Writing (15 min.)
Here is a past issue you can use to extend your lesson on gratitude:
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