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Children will characterize the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights.
veterans
key details, vocabulary, opinion writing, character traits, creative writing
read a chart
daring, patriotic, experts, cooperate
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.2.10 read informational texts; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; SL.2.3 ask and answer questions; W.2.1 opinion writing
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Provide students with some background on veterans.
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video "Thank You, Veterans!" 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 daring, patriotic, experts, and cooperate.
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 important ELA skills. Here's how.
ELA Focus: Vocabulary (15 min.)
Editor’s Pick: Character Traits/Opinion Writing (15 min.)
ELA Focus: Creative Writing (15 min.)
Here are two past issues you can use to extend your lesson on veterans:
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