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Written by: Felice Feldman,
Lesson title: February Celebrations
Time: 30 min. / Days: 3 		Content Area: Social Studies
Grade: First
TEKS

Language Arts
  • 1.1(C) participate in rhymes, songs, conversations, and discussions (K-3);
  • 1.1(E) listen responsively to stories and other texts read aloud, including selections from classic and contemporary works (K-3);
  • 1.2(A) connect experiences and ideas with those of others through speaking and listening (K-3);
  • 1.2(B) compare language and oral traditions (family stories) that reflect customs, regions, and cultures (K-3).
  • 1.3(D) present dramatic interpretations of experiences, stories, poems, or plays (K-3);
  • 1.4(C) clarify and support spoken messages using appropriate props such as objects, pictures, and charts (K-3);
  • 1.1(C) participate in rhymes, songs, conversations, and discussions (K-3);
  • 1.1(E) listen responsively to stories and other texts read aloud, including selections from classic and contemporary works (K-3);
  • 1.2(A) connect experiences and ideas with those of others through speaking and listening (K-3);
  • 1.2(B) compare language and oral traditions (family stories) that reflect customs, regions, and cultures (K-3).
  • 1.3(D) present dramatic interpretations of experiences, stories, poems, or plays (K-3);
  • 1.4(C) clarify and support spoken messages using appropriate props such as objects, pictures, and charts (K-3);
Social Studies
  • 1.1(A) identify contributions of historical figures such as Sam Houston and Abraham Lincoln who have influenced the community, state, and nation;
  • 1.2(B) compare the observance of holidays and celebrations, past and present; and
  • 1.15(A) describe various beliefs, customs, and traditions of families and explain their importance;
  • 1.15(B) retell stories from selected folktales and legends such as Aesop's fables.
Marzano Strategies
  • Identifying Similarities and Differences
  • Questions, Cues and Organizers
  • Vocabulary Development
 BigSix Elements
  • Task Definition
  • Information Seeking Strategies
  • Location and Access
  • Synthesis
Materials:
Paper and pencils to fill in compare and contrast celebrations Contruction paper to design symbol visuals for each celebration

Resources:
Databases to research each celebration Print materials for each celebration a) Book on Abraham Lincoln & George Washington b) Book about Valentine's Day c) Book about Chinese New Year Videos from Schlesenger Holiday Series

Procedure:
Introduce each holiday or celebration with a story or book Discuss elements of each celebration Have students design or color symbol of each celebration Present student work in a gallery of February holidays

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