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Noticing Patterns in Stories

Lesson 1

ELA

Unit 2

Kindergarten

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Objective

Explain why the spider has a very busy day by retelling key details in a text.

Readings and Materials

Book: The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle

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Lesson Map

Explain why the spider has a very busy day by retelling key details in a text.

The Very...
Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (GK–2)

Standards

RL.K.2RL.K.3

Retell what happens in Jump, Frog, Jump! using the illustrations and key details.

Jump, Frog...
Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (GK–2)

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RL.K.2RL.K.3

Explain how the characters feel when they see the bear at the end of the bear hunt.

We're Going...
Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (GK–2)

Standards

RL.K.2RL.K.3

Use frequently occurring verbs to tell about action.

Jump, Frog...
We're Going...

Standards

L.K.1.bSL.K.4SL.K.5W.K.5

Retell what happens in We're Going on a Lion Hunt using the illustrations and key details.

We're Going...
Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (GK–2)

Standards

L.K.1.bRL.K.2RL.K.3

Explain the characters' actions by asking and answering questions about key details in the text.

Thank You, Omu!
Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (GK–2)

Standards

L.K.1.bRL.K.1SL.K.1SL.K.1.aSL.K.6

Retell what happens in the beginning, middle, and end of the story.

Sitting Down...
Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (GK–2)

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L.K.1.bRL.K.2RL.K.3

Explain what happens in the beginning, middle, and end of Hush! A Thai Lullaby.

Hush!
Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (GK–2)

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L.K.1.bL.K.5.dRL.K.2RL.K.3

Describe what type of person Bojangles is.

Rap a Tap Tap
Editing Checklist (GK, U2)

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L.K.1.bRL.K.2RL.K.3

Retell what happens in the beginning, middle, and end of Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys, and Their Monkey Business.

Caps for Sale
Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (GK–2)
Editing Checklist (GK, U2)

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L.K.1.bRL.K.2RL.K.3

Retell what happens in the beginning, middle, and end of The Napping House.

The Napping...
Narrative Writing Brainstorm Graphic Organizer (GK–2)
Editing Checklist (GK, U2)

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L.K.1.bL.K.5.dRL.K.2RL.K.3

Students will state an opinion about which Unit 2 book is their favorite using a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing.

All unit texts
Opinion Writing Rubric (GK)
Single Point Opinion Writing Rubric (GK, U2, L12)
Opinion Writing Anchor Chart
Essential Understandings Anchor Chart
Editing Checklist (GK, U2)

Day 1 - Brainstorming & Drafting

Students will brainstorm and draft an opinion about which Unit 2 book is their favorite using a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing

All unit texts
Single Point Opinion Writing Rubric (GK, U2, L12)
Opinion Writing Anchor Chart

Standards

L.K.1.bW.K.1

Day 2 - Revision & Editing

Students will revise an opinion statement about which Unit 2 book is their favorite using a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing.

All unit texts
Opinion Writing Rubric (GK)
Single Point Opinion Writing Rubric (GK, U2, L12)
Opinion Writing Anchor Chart
Editing Checklist (GK, U2)

Standards

L.K.1.bW.K.1

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