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Alternate Unit 3
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Identify different things you might see in North America.
Book: Explore North America by Bobbie Kalman — pp. 4 – 15, 18–19
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What are some things you might see in North America? Give three specific examples from the text.
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Questions about the text that will help guide the students understanding
What is an ocean? What is a continent? Identify two to three specific oceans and continents on the map.
What is a country? Use the words "border" and "government" in your answer.
What is the equator?
What is the climate like in North America?
What type of tall land is in North America? Give two specific examples.
What types of water might we see in North America? Use the words seas, rivers, and lakes in your answer. (pp. 14—15)
Literary terms, text-based vocabulary, idioms and word parts to be taught with the text
ocean
n.
large area of water
continent
seven large areas of land
island
land that is surrounded by water
climate
the weather an area has had for a long period of time
mountain
a tall area of land
landform
different shapes on the earth's surface
sea
an area of ocean that is partly surrounded by land
river
a large area of water that flows into a lake, ocean, or another river
lake
a large body of water surrounded by land
forest
an area where many trees grow
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L.1.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).
RI.1.1 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
RI.1.2 — Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
RI.1.5 — Know and use various text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text.
SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
Lesson 2
L.1.6 RI.1.1 RI.1.2 RI.1.5 SL.1.2
Identify three unique facts about coast redwood trees.
L.1.6 RI.1.1 RI.1.2 SL.1.2
Writing
Create a postcard of what you saw on your visit to North America.
L.1.1 L.1.1.b L.1.2 L.1.6 RI.1.1 RI.1.2 W.1.2 W.1.8
Describe two to three different things you can see on the continent of South America.
L.1.1.b L.1.6 RI.1.1 RI.1.2 RI.1.5 SL.1.2
Describe two to three specific reasons the trees in the Amazon rainforest are important.
Create a postcard of what you saw and where you went on your visit to South America by writing an informational text that names a topic and supplies one to two facts about the topic.
L.1.1 L.1.1.b L.1.2 L.1.6 RI.1.1 W.1.2 W.1.8
Describe two to three things that make the continent of Africa special.
L.1.1.b L.1.6 RI.1.1 RI.1.2 RI.1.5 SL.1.1
Describe two things you might see in the Serengeti.
Create a postcard of what you saw and where you went on your visit to Africa by writing an informational text that names a topic and supplies one to two facts about the topic.
L.1.1 L.1.1.j L.1.2 L.1.2.b L.1.6 RI.1.1 W.1.2
Describe what you might see in the desert in Asia and what text features the author includes to help the reader better understand what they would see in the desert.
RI.1.1 RI.1.2 RI.1.5
Describe Mt. Everest and how the text features help the reader better understand the mountain.
Write a travel poster that highlights something you could see or do in Asia.
L.1.1 L.1.1.b L.1.1.j L.1.2 L.1.2.b L.1.6 W.1.2
Explain how landforms and ecosystems influence the way people live in different parts of Europe.
RI.1.1 RI.1.2 RI.1.3 RI.1.5
Describe what makes St Kilda unique by using key details from the text.
Write a travel poster that highlights something you could see or do in Europe.
Describe two to three unique things you might see if you visited Australia and Oceania.
Describe The Great Barrier Reef and how the text features help the reader better understand the ecosystem.
L.1.1 L.1.2 RI.1.1 RI.1.2 RI.1.5 SL.1.1
Explain if Australia is just like Europe.
L.1.1 L.1.2 RI.1.1 RI.1.2 RI.1.5 RI.1.9 SL.1.1
Describe two to three unique things you might see if you visited Antarctica.
Ask and answer questions about Antarctica using text features.
Explain if Antarctica is just like North America.
L.1.1 L.1.2 RI.1.1 RI.1.2 RI.1.5 RI.1.9
Discussion
Discuss the Unit Essential Question.
SL.1.1 SL.1.1.a SL.1.2 SL.1.6
Assessment
Write an opinion piece to share which continent you would like to visit.
L.1.1 L.1.2 W.1.1 W.1.5
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