Curriculum / ELA / Kindergarten / Unit 3: Celebrating Fall / Lesson 2
ELA
Unit 3
Kindergarten
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Describe what weather is like in the fall.
Book: Fall Weather: Cooler Temperatures by Martha E. H. Rustad pp. 4 – 19
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What is weather like in the fall?
An example response to the Target Task at the level of detail expected of the students.
Questions about the text that will help guide the students understanding
The first section is called “Fall Begins.” What facts do we learn about what happens when fall begins?
The second section is called “Changing Weather.” What facts do we learn about how the weather changes in the fall?
The third chapter is called “Weather Chart.” What is a weather chart? How is it used?
Literary terms, text-based vocabulary, idioms and word parts to be taught with the text
weather
n.
the conditions outside; weather is such things as temperature, rain, snow, sun, and other things
collect
v.
to gather things
record
to put in writing
observe
to watch
forecasting
to say that something is going to happen
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K-ESS3-2 — Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather. Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on local forms of severe weather.
K-ESS2-1 — Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time. Clarification Statement: Examples of qualitative observations could include descriptions of the weather (such as sunny, cloudy, rainy, and warm); examples of quantitative observations could include numbers of sunny, windy, and rainy days in a month. Examples of patterns could include that it is usually cooler in the morning than in the afternoon and the number of sunny days versus cloudy days in different months. Assessment Boundary: Assessment of quantitative observations limited to whole numbers and relative measures such as warmer/cooler.
RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
RI.K.2 — With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
SL.K.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
SL.K.6 — Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.
Standards that are practiced daily but are not priority standards of the unit
L.K.1.d — Understand and use question words (interrogatives) (e.g., who, what, where, when, why, how).
RI.K.5 — Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book.
RI.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
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Lesson 3
Discussion
Brainstorm one or two questions about fall by asking and answering questions about details from a discussion.
L.K.1.d L.K.2.b RI.K.1 SL.K.1 SL.K.2 SL.K.3 SL.K.6
K-ESS2-1 K-ESS3-2 RI.K.1 RI.K.2 SL.K.1 SL.K.6
Explain what happens to a tree’s leaves as the tree gets ready for winter by using words and illustrations to retell key details in a text.
RI.K.1 RI.K.2 RI.K.4 SL.K.1 SL.K.6
Explain why leaves change color by using words and illustrations to retell key details in a text.
RI.K.1 RI.K.2 SL.K.1 SL.K.6
Writing
Orally produce complete simple sentences.
L.K.1.f
Describe what different leaves look like in the fall.
Identify where Leaf Man goes by retelling events in a story.
RL.K.2 RL.K.3
Explain why the little bear was confused and what advice you could give the little bear about what was happening with the leaves
RL.K.1 RL.K.2 RL.K.3 RL.K.5
Retell what happened at the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
Write an informational text to teach a reader about what happens to leaves in the fall.
L.K.1 L.K.6 W.K.2 W.K.8
Explain what a harvest is and what types of food can be harvested in the fall.
RI.K.1 RI.K.2 RI.K.3 RL.K.5
Retell two to three key facts about pumpkins.
RI.K.1 RI.K.2 RI.K.3
Explain how pumpkins grow.
RI.K.1 RI.K.3 RL.K.5
Retell two to three key details about apples.
Writing – 2 days
Write an informational text to teach a reader about pumpkins or apples in the fall.
L.K.1 L.K.1.b L.K.1.c L.K.1.f L.K.6 W.K.2 W.K.8
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