Final Project-Creating a text set
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#1: Identify Standards:
Grade Level:
Fourth Grade Level. Code:
3LS1 Environment and Survival
Standards Statement:
Develop models to describe that organisms have
unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth,
reproduction, and death.
Topic:
Environment and Survival
ELA Reading #1: Informational (RI) standard RI.8.3 from the 2023 Kansas
Standards for English Language Arts states: "Analyze how a text makes
connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas or events.”
#2: Write Learning Goals – SWBAT: Student learning outcomes/goals based on standards are:
I.
Students will be able to examine various types of data, such as graphs,
tables, and charts, to understand and explain patterns, trends, and
relationships.
II.
Students will be able to construct and defend their arguments using
evidence, and also critically evaluate the arguments of others, in both
written and oral forms.
III.
Students will be able to effectively gather, assess the reliability of, and
share information using a variety of methods, including digital tools
and oral presentations.
#3: Find a Mentor or Anchor Text:
Mentor Text: Title:
"Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein
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Author:
Shel Silverstein
# of Pages:
176 pages
Genre:
Poetry
Reading Grade level:
4
th
Grade Level
Picture of the book cover:
Brief Summary of the text: A collection of whimsical and imaginative poems, “Where the Sidewalk Ends”
is written by Shel Silverstein. Inviting readers on a journey to a world where
imagination knows no bounds, the book is filled with clever wordplay, silly
illustrations, and engaging poetry. In this book, every poem leads us into a
world of wonder and joy from talking animals to unlikely scenarios.
Statement on why this is a good main text:
"Where the Sidewalk Ends" is an excellent mentor text for a number of
reasons. To begin with, the poet’s poems are very engaging and easy to read
for young readers; thus making them perfect when introducing children to
poetry. The book covers a wide spectrum of poetic styles such as humorous,
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narrative and lyrical poetry making it an all-rounded introduction to the
genre.
Moreover, imaginative content in the book encourages kids to think in a
different way and improves their creative thinking ability. Silverstein’s clever
wordplay and witty humor not only entertain but also teach children
important language skills like word choice and figurative language.
Also, “Where the Sidewalk Ends” can be utilized as a mentor text that
explores themes such as imagination, friendship, and impact of words. By
looking into different poems written in this book, students are able to get
exposed to numerous forms of poetry through which they can express
themselves and come up with their own unique voices as writers.
In conclusion, “Where the Sidewalk Ends” makes a good poetry mentor text
because of its accessibility, creativity and ability to inspire young people into
reading beautiful works.
#4: Find 4 key texts that you want all students to read/study
I.
Title:
"The Wild Robot" Author:
Peter Brown Number of Pages:
288
Genre:
Fantasy/Sci-Fi Reading Grade Level:
4-5
Book Cover:
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Summary:
The Wild Robot describes Roz, a robot who becomes trapped on
an island. She learns to survive in the wild by watching animals and copying
their behavior. This book is about friendship, compassion and identity.
II.
Title:
"Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille" Author:
Jen Bryant
Number of Pages:
40 Genre:
Biography/Picture Book Reading
Grade Level: 2-5
Book Cover:
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Summary: The picture book biography, “Six Dots,” tells the inspiring story
of Louis Braille. The author narrates about Louis and his journey from the
accident that resulted to his blindness and his determination in creating a
new way of reading.
III.
Title:
"Inside Out and Back Again" Author:
Thanhha Lai Number of
Pages
: 272 Genre:
Historical Fiction Reading Grade Level:
4-6 Book Cover:
Summary:
Inside Out and Back Again is a novel written in verse, where it
tells the story of Ha, a ten-year-old girl who has to run away from Vietnam
with her family after Saigon fell and they have to adapt to life in Alabama.
The novel looks at issues around identity, loss, resilience as well as dealing
with immigrants.
IV.
Title:
"Fables" Author:
Arnold Lobel Number of Pages:
64 Genre:
Fables/Folklore (Picture Book) Reading Grade Level:
2-4
Book Cover:
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Summary: "Fables" is a collection of classic fables, each with a moral
lesson, written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel. This book includes well-known
fables like "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "The Ant and the Grasshopper,"
teaching valuable life lessons through engaging stories.
#5: Find 4 additional supplementary texts
I.
Title:
"The Book Thief" Author:
Markus Zusak Number of Pages: 576
Reading Grade Level:
9 and up.
Summary:
The novel is set in Nazi Germany during World War II, and it
follows a young girl named Liesel Meminger that has developed a love for
books and storytelling. The work probes the importance of words, friendship
and resilience as one confronts darkness.
II.
Title:
"Wonder" Author:
R.J. Palacio Number of Pages:
320
Reading Grade Level:
4-8
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Summary:
Auggie Pullman, a young boy with a facial deformity, is the main
character in this heart-warming story as he goes to school for the first time.
It seeks to tackle the acceptance of others’ differences and empathy.
III.
Title:
"The Giver" Author:
Lois Lowry Number of Pages:
240
Reading Grade Level:
6-8
Summary:
This novel is set in a dystopian society and it tells the story of
Jonas, a boy who discovers his seemingly perfect world’s dark secrets. The
themes dealt with include individuality, memory, and the power of choice.
IV.
Title:
"The Lightning Thief" Author:
Rick Riordan Number of Pages:
384 Reading Grade Level:
4-8
Summary:
This first book in the series “Percy Jackson & The Olympians” is a
fantasy adventure, which follows the story of Percy Jackson, a twelve-year-
old boy who realizes he is a demigod and goes on a journey to stop a war
among the gods at Mount Olympus.
#6: Find 4 resources
I.
PBS Learning Media:
The site provides a range of informative texts for teachers to
develop their lesson plans according to state and national standards. It contains videos,
games, resources, and activities that can fire up a student’s imagination.
https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/subjects/english-language-arts-and
literacy/informational-texts/?rank_by=recency
II.
Literacy In Focus: Seven free current events websites for students have been compiled.
These websites contain news articles, comprehension questions, background information,
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and other resources like videos and maps.
https://litinfocus.com/7-free-current-events-
websites-for-students/
III.
Reading Rockets
: This article provides advice on how to teach young students to read
and understand visual information such as diagrams, timelines, and tables. It presents tips
and strategies for expanding concept of print to include graphics.
https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/common-core-standards/articles/diagrams-
timelines-and-tables
IV.
Scholastic
: Children of all ages are accounted for in the website. The website includes a
section dedicated to books for Pre K-8, which covers a range of topics including picture
books, biographies, historical fiction, realistic fiction, myths, fables/folklore, fantasy/sci-
fi and poetry. https://export.scholastic.com/en
#7: Lesson Activities
a)
Current Events Analysis (Literacy Activity):
One of the suggested current events
websites is DOGO News or Smithsonian Tween Tribune, and students will choose an
article from any of these sites. They will then summarize the article in brief, outlining the
key points. Besides, they will give their opinion and tie it to something else such as its
effects on their community or how it is related to other subjects they take in school.
Students will show that they are able to understand a piece of information, state its main
ideas shortly and connect it with their lives and educational process.
b)
Creating and Interpreting Diagrams and Timelines:
The students will be given a topic
to research after being taught how to read and interpret diagrams, timelines, as well as
tables. They are required to develop a timeline or diagram that captures the information
they have gathered. Specifically, this can relate to an historical event, scientific process,
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or any other relevant information. Therefore, this action is intended to help students
comprehend the knowledge of arranging and displaying information visually. Moreover,
they will learn how images can be used to communicate information and enhance their
skill in researching things.
c)
Book Analysis and Presentation:
Every student in the class will either be given a book
or choose one from a list provided that is related to the theme of the unit. They will read
it and summarize the text with its themes and how it relates to their unit. This can be
presented through a PowerPoint, poster or even as a short video clip. Students will have a
chance to understand more about text messages and how it is connected with other parts
of their education by taking part in this activity. It also assists them in refining their
presentation abilities.
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