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Letter Recognition and Sound Identification
Students will apply their knowledge of letters and letter sounds as
they identify pictures in an attractively illustrated alphabet book.
Internet Scavenger Hunt
Students will use the computer to answer "color identification questions"
by locating bookmarked addresses for specific websites where the answers
to the color questions can be found.
Reading Everywhere with Dr. Seuss
The purpose of this lesson is to help students see places where they can
read and enjoy books: on a trip to Grandma's, at the pool, at the
doctor's office.
As they create a book modeled on the rhythm and rhyme of Green Eggs
and Ham by Dr. Seuss, they discover all the special places they can
read. The resulting book of pictures and rhyming text can be made into a
PowerPoint® or HyperStudio® slide show, or even be a part of your
school's Web page.
Kindergarten KidPix ABC
After
listening to an alphabet book the student will: verbally identify
the letters of the alphabet; locate them in the alphabet stamps in
Kidpix; stamp the alphabet in order; stamp their name; type the
alphabet in order; type their name; use the paintbrush to print the
alphabet; and use the pencil to write their name.
Guess What's in the Bag: A Language-Based Activity
Whole-class participation allows students to use their imagination and
frees them to play with words as they describe hidden objects, hear clues,
and tap prior knowledge.
Reading Everywhere with Dr. Seuss
The purpose of this lesson is to help students see places where they can
read and enjoy books: on a trip to Grandma's, at the pool, at the
doctor's office.
As they create a book modeled on the rhythm and rhyme of Green Eggs and
Ham by Dr. Seuss, they discover all the special places they can read.
The resulting book of pictures and rhyming text can be made into a
PowerPoint® or HyperStudio® slide show, or even be a part of your
school's Web page.
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| Resources:
Lil' Fingers
Storybooks:
This site offers a good
selection of simple stories for reading in the classroom.
Peter Rabbit:
Five Beatrix Potter stories to read and listen to online.
Suggestions for English Language Learners (ELLs):
(E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding)
E/B: Identify key characters and setting through gesturing or
with key words or phrases when given an oral prompt.
E/B: Represent key characters, setting, and main events
nonverbally (i.e. pictures or gestures) or with one-or-two word
responses.
E/B:
Identify different types of everyday print materials (i.e. books,
signs, newspapers) through gestures or one-or-two word responses;
D: Describe with simple sentences the differences between types
of everyday print materials (i.e. books, signs, newspapers);
E: Describe with sentences the differences between types of
everyday print materials (i.e. books, signs, newspapers).
E/B: Respond to simple questions about character and setting
nonverbally (i.e. pictures and gestures) or with one-or-two word
responses or simple words and phrases;
D: Respond to questions about characters, setting, and main
events with spoken words, phrases, and simple sentences.
E/B: Describe key characters, setting, and main events
pictorially and with key words or phrases;
D: Describe key characters, setting, and main events with spoken
words, phrases, and simple sentences;
E: Describe key characters, setting, and main events with spoken
words, phrases, and moderately complex sentences.
E/B: Distinguish between fantasy and reality with simple words or
phrases; D: Identify difference between fantasy and reality with
spoken words, phrases, and simple sentences; E: Compare fantasy and reality and support with evidence from
given book with sentences.
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Language Arts