Great for esl efl learners at upperintermediate b2 and intermediate b1 levels maybe even preintermediate a2 to practice listening comprehension and pick up some new words and expressions. Pink and say lesson plan for 4th 6th grade lesson planet. Patricia polacco books are popular with elementary teachers and students. In this lesson plan, students learn the vocabulary and concepts as they create and illustrate a civil war abc book. Pz7,p75186pk 1994 9336340 cip ac isbn 0399226710 10 9 8 cuvtn71 when sheldon russell curtis told this story to his daughter, rosa, she kept every word in her heart and was to retell it many. Pink and say is a classic picture book based on a true story that was passed down through a family for generations. I want you to really dig deep and think about the differences and similarities between these characters.
Pink and say by patricia polacco lesson plans and teaching resources. Increase understanding of patricia polaccos book pink and say with this lesson plan. A text lesson helps students summarize the story, analyze. To introduce the lesson activity, choose a word to model the strategy that students will later use in their smallgroup work. Pink and say valley view independent school district. She is a new second grade teacher and i wanted her to have books that have worked for me, a seasoned educator. Welcome to the patricia polacco readaloud curriculum lesson plans.
While reading the book pink and say by patricia polacco, students identify words that are unfamiliar to them. Jul 21, 2019 i organize my read aloud lesson plans in one folder and organize those by themeunitsometimes. She went undiagnosed until she was fourteen with dyslexia. The first part of day 2 will be spent on reading part of the book pink and say. Pink and say is set during the civil war and tells the story of two fifteenyearold union soldiersone black and one white. We are going to be exploring this story and the civil war. They will also analyze the text through different character perspectives. This pink and say lesson plan is suitable for 4th 6th grade.
Peter is not pleased by the arrival of his new baby sister. All materials needed for the five day lesson plan are included. For this language arts lesson plan, students read the books babushka baba yaga, boat ride with lillian two blossom, pink and say, and. What kind of questions does this book raise in your mind. Before we are done today we will be asking questions about the text and obtaining some answers by analyzing the details the story has to offer. Pink and say is one of the six patricia polacco books i gave to my daughter for her birthday. Use the pink and say and the included pagebypage guide for close reading, guided reading, centers, independent reading or assessment. A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction mentor text book pink and say by patricia polacco. This story highlights the unusual friendship that sparks between two characters named pink and say. Asking questions with pink and say, fourth grade teaching.
Pink finds say wounded on a battlefield and pulls him to safety at his mothers home. Pink, an africanamerican yankee soldier, rescues say, a white yankee soldier, after he was wounded on the battlefield. Lewis lesson 2 lesson plan template and teaching resources. Barbara dawes intended for 3rd or 4th grade readers.
Teacher lesson plan and record books are great tools to keep your classroom organized and share your class plans with others. Using the week long lesson plan included, students will be generating predictions using key vocabulary. Lesson plan from university of washington libraries created by. Group discussion and understanding of the text will occur later in the lesson. Acquiring new vocabulary through book discussion groups. A text lesson helps students summarize the story, analyze characters and identify themes. I used the computer program kurzweil 3000 since it has been purchased by my school district.
Pink and say is an important story about two soldiers in the civil war. You may already do this by talking about books with friends. Read pink and say and discuss the civil war with your upper elementary learners. After the introduction, each student should receive a copy of henrys freedom box so the students can follow along during shared reading. The land was all open, without shelter to offer protection against heat, rain, or frost.
Students read books by the author patricia polacco and complete different activities for the 4 books. Asking questions with pink and say by patricia polacco book not included grade level. Then, confederate soldiers raid the house and differences in how black and white people are treated become clear. Middle school lesson in comprehension reading comparing two. Read aloud the book pink and say by patricia polacco. Pink and say by patricia palocco is a book that was inspired by the civil war. This is a fifth grade ela unit based on the patricia j. It consisted of twentysix acres of land surrounded by stockade fence and was built to hold 10,000 prisoners.
Lewis lesson 1 lesson plan template and teaching resources. A good place to stop is when pink and say decide its time to go back to fight. This heartwrenching historical picture book, based on a true story, presents us with two men from the union army who meet after a battle of the civil war. Sheldon curtis say, a union soldier, and pinkus aylee pink, a union soldier in the 48th colored regiment. Pink and say by patricia polacco, is a picture book, whose story unfolds during the civil war.
See more ideas about teaching, author studies and patricia polacco. The national paideia centers definition of a socratic seminar is, a collaborative intellectual dialogue fa. If necessary, model andor guide generation of questions by saying. Teachers can use pink and say to teach language arts and social studies objectives. The pictures in the story and the storyline are written for a slightly older audience, even though it is a picture book. Patricia polaccos stories and illustrations explore a variety of themes. Pink, a black boy, rescues say, a white boy, on the battlefield during the war, and takes say to his home, which is a slave family.
Patricia, born at lansing, michigan in 1944, did not begin to write until she was 41. Peggy moss offers a hopeful ending rooted in one small, affirming action in a pointed book that invites children to talk about how hard it can beyet how important it isto take a stand, and how a simple act like saying hello can be the first step in making a difference. Pink and say reading lesson by wiley barrett teachers. Pink and say printables, classroom activities, teacher. She distinguishes her texts for children by tackling difficult topics, such as childhood illness, learning difficulties, and family and ethical challenges that relate to schoolage children. My seminar plans are based on the paideia philosophy. Days horizontally across the top w101 blue sky 20202021 academic year teachers monthly lesson planner, flexible cover, twinwire binding, 8. If you love to read, at some point you will want to share a book you love with others. This lesson is courtesy of kathy hann, a dedicated educator in pemberton township schools.
Today, we are going to use patricia polaccos book, pink and say to compare to characters. Pink and say is not only an excellent anchor text for teaching comprehension strategies, it also pairs well with a phonics lesson about ambiguous vowels. Seuss 160 pages lesson planner and record book, each eu866271 eureka dr. This is a 5th grade ela unit based on the patricia j. These books include calendars, birthday lists, seating charts and other useful tools to help you stay on message with your daily class activities. This lesson plan is for the book pink and say by patricia polacco. This lesson gives your students some important vocabulary to use in their daily lives. Pink and say, by patricia polacco faithful elephants, by yukio tsuchiya. Lesson plan from university of washington libraries created by university of washington libraries.
It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or readers workshop. Lesson plans for peters chair by ezra jack keats this lesson plan is designed to read the book aloud to kindergarten or first grade students. Working collaboratively in small groups, they discuss the meaning of these new words, using context clues from the text, prior knowledge, and both print and online resou. Pink and say and faithful elephants are books based on the consequences of war, causeeffect relationships, human and animal suffering, and comparingcontrasting the lives of the many effected during horrific. Pink and say lesson plan students will identify important words and phrases from the story that describe different aspects of the civil war. Working collaboratively in small groups, they discuss the meaning of these new words, using context clues from the text, prior knowledge, and both print and online resources. Specifically, we will present a story summary and look at the characters and themes of this powerful childrens story about. Pink brings say home to georgia, where he and his mother, moe moe bay nurse say back to health. If you plan to use the file in another application such as microsoft word that does not recognize html formatting, you. See more ideas about reading workshop, reading lessons and reading strategies. S this lesson plan and set of resources makes it easy to teach your students how to ask questions while reading. This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with pink and say by patricia polacco. In this lesson, we will discuss pink and say by patricia polacco. They will also compile a list of important words and phrases about the civil war, discuss with partners and the whole class the theme of the book and knowledge gained about the civil war.
Pink and say printables, classroom activities, teacher resources. They will be able to identify some toys as well as count and describe them using colors. Close reading lesson plans based on the historical fiction picture book pink and say by patricia polacco. Either download the pink and say super pack or this individual word work package to access lesson plans, interactive games and fun worksheets that directly tie word study to your classroom. If you plan to import this file back into, you should include this html. Students will be given the opportunity to write down their ideas. This socratic seminar plan for discussion is based on the text, pink and say, a book by patricia polacco and is suitable for grades 45. They will also compile a list of important words and phrases about the civil war, discuss with partners and the whole class the. Patricia polacco books often teach daytoday lessons as well. Tell the student to pay close attention to the struggles of henry and what the causes and effect of the struggles. Summary pink and say by patricia polacco, is a picture book, whose story unfolds during the civil war. Read the text selection pink and say aloud to the whole class, avoiding any interruptions from students who have questions. It is for those students that need additional help with reading and writing.
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