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for 3rd-4th Grade
Kim Schumacher
Prairie Elementary School
This is a great literature based unit with cross-curricular activities. The culminating project is a "bag" booklet that houses the student projects.
(Go to Top of Page)Geography based lesson using the book Mailing May
Objective: The student will be able to plot locations on a map, given different railroad stop sites.
Math based lesson using the book Mailing May
Objective: The student will be able to use different combinations of coins to calculate the two different amounts that May could have used to get to her grandmother’s house.
Language Arts based lesson using the book Mailing May
Objective: The student will create a postcard that could have been sent from May to her parents after she arrived at her Grandmothers house.
Technology based lesson using the book Mailing May
Objective: Through the use of technology, the student will be able to download a trestle picture, save it in Print Shop, and print.
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Day 1
Introduce the book, Mailing May, to the students.
Complete "Bag" booklet
Organization
As each lesson is completed, the student will complete a page in their "bag" booklet. (Go to Top of Page)
Each lesson will be evaluated using the following rubric.
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Developing
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Accomplished
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Exemplary
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Geography Lesson
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Student has not completed all components of this lesson. |
Student is missing components of this lesson. |
Student has completed most components of this lesson. |
Student has completed all components of this lesson. |
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Math Lesson
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Student has not completed all components of this lesson. |
Student is missing components of this lesson. |
Student has completed most components of this lesson. |
Student has completed all components of this lesson. |
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Language Arts Lesson
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Student has not completed all components of this lesson. |
Student is missing components of this lesson. |
Student has completed most components of this lesson. |
Student has completed all components of this lesson. |
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Technology Lesson
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Student has not completed all components of this lesson. |
Student is missing components of this lesson. |
Student has completed most components of this lesson. |
Student has completed all components of this lesson. |
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The purpose of this unit is to give students an idea of what a literature-based unit looks like. They will work on cross-curricular, grade-appropriate lessons. I also want them to realize that our area is "rich" in Idaho History and make geographic connections with the literature. My hope is that they will have something to share from the unit the next time that they pass a train trestle.
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Grade Level(s): 3rd-4th Grade
Subject(s):Cross-Curriculum
Length of project:Weeklong Unit
Teaching models used:Inquire/Discovery Model
Extensions to additional grades and subjects: This is a great piece of literature and additional lessons could easily be added. I thought that a great project for older students would be to utilize their math/science/technology and create a model of a trestle bridge.
Prior knowledge/critical skills needed (either for students or teachers): Teachers will have to be "tech" savvy and know the ins/outs of the digital camera. Both teacher and student will need to be familiar with Print Shop.
Learning Outcomes/Curriculum Standards:
Students will learn that literate-based lessons will offer multiple learning opportunities.
Students will need to practice cooperative learning and creative problem-solving.
Standards have all on each individual lesson. Here's a link to the Idaho State Board of Education website for standards.
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