Lesson Plan #3: Integrating Language Arts & Social Studies Grade: 2nd Social Studies Strand: History

Submitted By: Pietra Jerome

EDEL 453: Teaching Elementary School Social Science Nevada State College Spring 2014 Instructor: Karen Powell

Lesson Plan #3 History

submitted by:Pietra Jerome

B. Summary of the Lesson Plan: This social studies lesson plan is designed for 2nd grade students to compare and contrast different culture and myths. This lesson uses the Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies textbook, Strategy 13 Connecting with Literature. (Pages 92-96) C. Basic Information: Grade Level:2nd grade Time to Complete this Lesson: approximately 50 minutes Groupings:whole group reading & small group discussions\activity, independent for assessment

D. Materials: Copies for each student of myths that are age and reading level appropriate for the grade level intended. Myths can be found in, The Silver Treasure: Myths and Legends of the World byGeraldine McCaughrean Question\Guided reading sheet to go along with the myth chosen. Each child will receive a copy Chart paper Student Journals Marker Pencil

Nevada State College

EDEL 453 - Spring 2014

Karen Powell- Instructor

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Lesson Plan #3 History

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E. Objectives: o NV State Social Studies Standards G6.2.3 Identify traditions and customs that families practice

Student-Friendly Standards I can explain important factors that make up my family.

F. Vocabulary Myth a popular belief that is false or not supported Culture the way someone lives (beliefs, customs, art of a group, place or time) Compare- to list similarities and differences for two or more objects Contrast- to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences

G. Procedure: 1. Explain to the students what a myth is and the historic roots this type of story has. 2. Call the students attention to the myth that was handed out to them. The teacher will read the myth out loud while the students listen and follow along. 3. Introduce the new vocabulary to the students 4. Identify and discuss what the findings were of this myth. The teacher will provide question sheets that will guide students reading\ listening. 5. The students will be placed in pairs and complete a simple comparison and contrast data chart. The chart will compare and contrast the myth and how it is similar and different to their culture or way of living. 6. The teacher will ask students what they put on their chart and will create a list of similarities and differences on the chart paper for everyone to see. 7. The teacher will spend ample time explaining what the chart will tell the class about different cultures and myths. H. Assessment: What will you use to measure student understanding? The students will work individually and write in their journals of how cultural myths are carried down generation to generation and hold family traditions. Each child will be given time to use classroom computers to research a different myth and tell about it
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Lesson Plan #3 History

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their writing journals. The journals will be turned in for a grade and the teacher will provide comments and suggestions. Explain how you will know students understand the concepts from the lesson. Students must define and identify what a myth is. Researching and writing about a different myth will show if the students understand what a myth really is. I. Closure: A quick discussion will take place of what myths are and why they are important to cultures. Some students can share myths of their own culture.

Nevada State College

EDEL 453 - Spring 2014

Karen Powell- Instructor

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