President's Day for Special Education/Early Elementary
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Total Duration:
91 to 120 Minutes
Materials and Resources:
Pictures/graphics/videos of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, construction paper, glue, scissors, stapler for pop-up books and pocket books, a variety of activity sheets (word search, puzzles, color sheets, etc.), transparency of graphic from Light in the Attic, a variety of graphic organizers
Technology Resources Needed:
Television/VCR for videos, overhead projector
Background/Preparation:
This could be the first time students have used graphic organizers/thinksheets or they could be very familiar with them.
1.)Ask students, "Has anyone ever told you something that was not true?"
2.)Have students share experiences. Discuss consequences of lying.
3.)Show transparency of graphic while reading "Sick" from "A Light in the Attic" by Shel Silverstein and discuss with students.
4.)Read available classroom and/or library book(s) about Abraham Lincoln (see attached bibliography). Use graphic organizer/thinksheet to list essential details of book(s). Use overhead projector or provide students a copy of the organizer/thinksheet, depending on the ability level of students.
5.)Use graphic organizer to list words and terms about Abraham Lincoln.
6.)Depending on ability level, have students complete graphic organizer/thinksheets by drawing pictures of Abraham Lincoln (stress drawing a picture that represents the words and terms listed on the thinksheet)and/or composing sentences.
7.)Discuss with students how Abraham Lincoln showed the character trait of honesty.
8.)Ask students if anyone has had a similar experience and share with group. Compare/contrast experiences using graphic organizer/thinksheet.
9.)Read available classroom and library books about George Washington (see attached bibliography). Use graphic organizers/thinksheets to list essential details of book(s). Use overhead projector or provide students a copy of the organizer/thinksheet, depending on the ability level of students.
10.)Use graphic organizers/thinksheets to list words and terms about George Washington.
11.)Depending on ability level, have students complete graphic organizer/thinksheets by drawing pictures of George Washington (stress drawing a picture that represents the words and terms listed on the thinksheet)and/or composing sentences.)
12.)Discuss with students how George Washington showed the character trait of honesty.
13.)Ask students if anyone has had a similar experience and share with group. Compare/contrast these experiences using graphic organizer/thinksheet.
14.)Use graphic organizer/thinksheet to compare Lincoln and Washington in 3 areas: appearance, education and background.
15.)Students will choose to complete one of the following:
a. Make a pop-up book about honesty (graphics and form provided by teacher)
b. Make a pocket book about honesty (graphics and form provided by teacher)
16.)Students will work with teacher to refine projects.
17.)Students will share their completed projects with classmates.
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Teacher will listen to students' discussion for assessment of student understanding. Teacher will use rubric to evaluate student thinksheets. Students' projects will be used to assess student understanding.
Acceleration:
This lesson could be extended by completing a variety of activity sheets, reading additional books and/or watching videos about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.
Intervention:
Students who need extra help will be assisted individually by the teacher.
View the Special Education resources for
instructional guidance in providing modifications and adaptations
for students with significant cognitive disabilities who qualify for the Alabama Alternate Assessment.