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Fairy Tales and Fables
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Track #51057
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These links provide access to literature units based on fairy tales and fables. The units provide a variety of activities to engage my fourth grade students in reading, research, writing, analyzing, art, drama, and using a database. Students are given the opportunity to explore Internet sites and research several different topics pertaining to fables and fairy tales. They are given the opportunity to complete a fairy tale database which allows them to present what they have learned in different ways as stated in the Profiler survey. A TN Curriculum Frameworks Content for Reading in grades 3-5 states The student will develop the reading skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and appreciation of the written text. Learning expectations for this unit include: * Student will use different ways to show others what they have learned. * Student can choose which parts of a topic are most important to explain to others. * Students can spot the important facts, concepts and vocabulary when they are learning something new. * Students will think about and use their best skills to complete a task.
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Charlotte's Web
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Track #33544
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These links provide access to literature units based on the book, Charlotte's Web. The units provide a variety of activities to engage my fourth grade students in reading, research, writing, cooking and art. Students are given the opportunity to explore Internet sites and research several different topics and do projects connected to the research while reading the book, Charlotte's Web. A TN Curriculum Frameworks Content for Reading in grades 3-5 states:"The student will develop the reading skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and appreciation of the written text." Learning expectations for this unit include the following: *Use comprehension strategies to enhance understanding, to make predictions, and to respond to literature. *Students will demonstrate basic comprehension of details in the novel.*Students will use Internet in class to research topics. *Students will think about and use their best skills to complete a task. *Students will develop reading skills necessary for analysis of text. *Students will improve comprehension by interpreting, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating written text.
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Nutrition is Elementary
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Track #21029
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These links provide activities about nutrition, health, and physical education to use with grades four through six. The units are designed to provide you with information on valuable places on the Internet. There are many activities included which encourage healthy eating. A TN Curriculum Frameworks Content for Comprehensive Health in grades 3-5 states: The student will understand the relationship of sound nutrition to total lifetime wellness. To achieve this standard, the learner will: *relate reasons for including various foods within the Food Guide Pyramid *demonstrate an understanding of proportionality as it applies to the Food Guide Pyramid (i.e., some foods are needed in greater quantities than others) *explain how weight is controlled by balancing diet and exercise *read food labels and make good food choices *understand the importance of cleanliness in handling and consuming food *differentiate between nutrition and nutrients *examine why certain foods have limited nutritional value *explain that energy is measured in calories *prepare simple healthy snacks *identify factors that influence personal food choices, i.e., labeling, media advertising *consumer education and availabilities *examine nutrients and their functions *distinguish between calories consumed and calories expended *make healthy food choices based on nutritional value *explain how food consumption contributes to an individual level of health *demonstrate awareness of multicultural influences on food choices *evaluate the importance of eating at least five fruits and vegetables daily *assess reasons for dietary guidelines *use the Food Pyramid as a guide for choosing a variety of foods necessary for good health *recognize and avoid food fads *examine food sources important during adolescent growth spurts *analyze why certain foods are preferred and what factors cue eating behavior *evaluate snacking options; determine and apply healthy choices
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The Egypt Game
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Track #21026
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These links provide access to literature units based on the novel, The Egypt Game. The units are designed to provide a variety of activities to engage students in reading, research, writing, art, music and drama. These activities may all be used or may stand alone. A TN Curriculum Frameworks Content for Reading in grades 3-5 states : The student will develop the reading skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and appreciation of the written text. Learning expectations for this standard include the following: *Experience and develop interest in literature which includes multicultural, gender, and ethnic diversity. *Apply a variety of reading strategies. *Extend reading vocabulary utilizing sight words, phonetic and structural analysis, and context. *Improve comprehension by interpreting, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating written text. *Use comprehension strategies to enhance understanding, to make predictions, and to respond to literature. *Read orally to develop fluency, expression, accuracy, and confidence. *Read independently for a variety of purposes. *Utilize sources of information including technological tools. *Develop study skills to facilitate learning. *Develop skills in making inferences and recognizing unstated assumptions. * Identify literary genres. * Identify and interpret figurative language.
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Poetry
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Track #21027
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These links provide a variety of activities to engage students in reading and communicating through poetry. A TN Curriculum Frameworks Content for Reading in grades 3-5 states: The student will develop the reading skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and appreciation of the written text. Learning expectations for this standard include the following: *Experience and develop interest in literature which includes multicultural, gender, and ethnic diversity. *Apply a variety of reading strategies. *Extend reading vocabulary utilizing sight words, phonetic and structural analysis, and context. *Improve comprehension by interpreting, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating written text. *Use comprehension strategies to enhance understanding, to make predictions, and to respond to literature. *Read orally to develop fluency, expression, accuracy, and confidence. *Read independently for a variety of purposes. * Utilize sources of information including technological tools. *Develop study skills to facilitate learning.
*Develop skills in making inferences and recognizing unstated assumptions. *Identify literary genres. *Identify and interpret figurative language.
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Biography Book Reports
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Track #21028
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These links provide a variety of activities to engage students in reading nonfiction literature. The units are designed to provide several ways for students to share information they have obtained from biographies or autobiographies. These activities may be used with a social studies unit focusing on great Americans. A TN Curriculum Frameworks Content for Reading in grades 3-5 states: The student will develop the reading skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and appreciation of the written text. Learning expectations for this standard include the following: *Experience and develop interest in literature which includes multicultural, gender, and ethnic diversity. *Apply a variety of reading strategies. *Extend reading vocabulary utilizing sight words, phonetic and structural analysis, and context. *Improve comprehension by interpreting, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating written text. *Use comprehension strategies to enhance understanding, to make predictions, and to respond to literature. *Read orally to develop fluency, expression, accuracy, and confidence. *Read independently for a variety of purposes. * Utilize sources of information including technological tools. *Develop study skills to facilitate learning. *Develop skills in making inferences and recognizing unstated assumptions. *Identify literary genres. *Identify and interpret figurative language.
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