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“Happily Ever After?” A Fairy Tale Unit [1st Grade], Audrey Tan
“Happily Ever After?” A Fairy Tale Unit [1st Grade], Audrey Tan
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This unit is designed as a mid-year unit for 1st grade language arts. Students will have had some exposure to story elements and will have written a few stories independently. The unit is designed around fairy tales. In this unit, students will explore the features that define fairy tales. They will learn how to recognize fairy tales. Students will understand that fairy tales are fantasy. The students will listen, compare, and analyze the characters of fairy tales. Throughout the unit students will develop their idea of happiness. Their understanding will deepen through exposure and discussions. Students will also connect to …
Viva La Mexico [1st Grade], Beth Fitts
Viva La Mexico [1st Grade], Beth Fitts
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Traditions are time-honored practices that are passed down from one generation to the next. Where you live influences your traditions. People, places, institutions and countries can be independent. Mexico in now independent. Native American and Spanish legacies contribute to Mexico's vibrant culture.
Tacky The Penguin: "What's The Problem?" [1st Grade], Audrey Tan
Tacky The Penguin: "What's The Problem?" [1st Grade], Audrey Tan
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This unit is designed as a mid-year unit for 1st grade language arts. Students will have had some exposure to story elements and will have written a few stories independently. The unit is designed around the Tacky the Penguin books written by Helen Lester. In this unit, students will explore problems and solutions in stories. Students will understand how conflict and resolution engage and entertain readers. The students will listen, compare, and analyze the problems and solutions in three different books. They will realize the power of choice that an author possesses when developing a story. Throughout the unit students …