Master Teacher lessons
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In this lesson, we will read and understand the story "Through My Eyes" by Ruby Bridges. We will then order to compare and contrast this first hand account with the secondhand account of "The Story of Ruby Bridges" by Robert Cole which we read in the previ
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Students will gain an understanding of why Rosa Parks is considered the mother of the Civil Rights Movement.
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This is our third day in our close read of "My brother Martin." by Christine King Farris. We will be diving into the heart of the story and comparing and contrasting the story with a story of two brothers, Cayden and Conner.
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Students will discuss the Bill of Rights, participate in whole and differentiated small group activities to gain an understanding of the importance of the Bill of Rights and the multiple perspectives of their peers.
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Students read a Scholastic News article, "Deep Trouble," to examine the causes and effects of rising sea levels around the world.
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Students use a close read and research to debate about whether or not students should have a dress code.
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Students will examine the effects of Hurricane Andrew through a close read.
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Students will write to explain the weather and climate we experience in the world around us.
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Students view and read texts on earthquakes and write analytic summaries.
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Setting up a system of record-keeping to show the progression of learning.
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Being able to sift through other people's opinions to form your own is an important life skill.
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Students compare and contrast the life experiences of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nelson Mandela as they write an informative essay.
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In this lesson, students deepen their knowledge of rocks, minerals, and soil by creating pyramid mobiles and finding facts in a variety of books.
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In this lesson, students will be integrating the knowledge they have gained on the Mars One Project from multiple sources as they participate in meaningful group discussions.
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In this lesson, we will analyze the similarities and differences between colonizing the American Colonies and planning to colonize Mars.