2014-2015 READING Instructional Curriculum Plan
Time Allowed:
Sept. 8 – 25
&
May 18 -29
Grade: K-5
Unit 2- Speaking and Listening
UNIT OVERVIEW
Supports
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Students will practice listening to gather information. They will use the information gathered to give a
presentation. Within the presentation the students will adjust their language based on the audience.
Text
Text Task
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Published Product
Blueprint Assessment
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Essential Understanding: (Concrete)
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Students will be able to build grade-appropriate vocabulary using strategies including
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context clues and study of word parts.
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situations.
Essential Understanding (Representation)
Students will be able to give a presentation based on specific material.
Students will be able to adjust language based on audience.
Students will be able to listen to gather information.
STANDARDS
Suggested Instructional Strategies
Essential Questions
Vocabulary
*Listening drawing cards
*Books on tape
*Oral presentation
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Why is it important to know the audience you are writing or talking to?
Tone: The way you say something.
How do we know who our audience is?
Audience: Who you are reading, writing or talking to.
Why do we need to listen carefully to what people say?
Rate: The speed at which something is done.
How can we use our communication to start a conversation?
HIGHER ORDER QUESTIONS