Below you will find the lesson plans for the community helpers unit but also included are PowerPoint presentation, SMART Board activity, and a YouTube video which can also be found on the Community Helpers Tab. Additional helpful websites are also included and descriptions of possible assessments. References can be seen at the end of the Teacher's Page tab.
Lesson PLans:
Here is a lesson plan that I have created around the integration of this PLE on community helpers. See the assessment, 'Partner Project' for reference in using this lesson.
Here is an example lesson plan on the K-1 unit of community helpers. Included in this plan is differentiation strategies for teaching the unit, tiered assessments, and corresponding rubrics.
Here is a lesson plan I have created for students learning about community helpers that uses resources found within this website. Included in this lesson is an assessment.
Here is an example lesson plan on the K-1 unit of community helpers. Included in this plan is differentiation strategies for teaching the unit, tiered assessments, and corresponding rubrics.
Here is a lesson plan I have created for students learning about community helpers that uses resources found within this website. Included in this lesson is an assessment.
Assessments:
Here is a link to a matching game from the Curious George website that could be useful for a pre-assessment.
Here is the 'Partner Project' sheet used as a final assessment and is also used in the above posted lesson plan. Here is the grading rubric for the assessment project.
Here is the 'Partner Project' sheet used as a final assessment and is also used in the above posted lesson plan. Here is the grading rubric for the assessment project.
Useful websites:
Here is a link to a website for free and printable coloring pages of the community helpers.
Here is a link to a book called LMNO Peas where each letter of the alphabet is a member of the community.
Here is a link to a book called LMNO Peas where each letter of the alphabet is a member of the community.
PowerPoint:
Click on the image to download a PowerPoint on community helpers that can be used in your classroom. It is advised that this PowerPoint be completed over several lessons. Click here to download the PowerPoint in .pptx format. Also note that this PowerPoint does not list the tools for each helper as it is up to the students to think about the tools used for each, an image is included for support.
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SMART Board:
Click on the picture to download a PDF of the interactive SMART Board activity that utilizes 4 techniques. Directions and common core learning standards are included on each page located in a pull tab. To download the .notebook file of the SMART Board activity you first need to have the SMART Software installed on your computer, then click here.
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YouTube:
Common Core Standards:
Below you will find the Common Core standards that are addressed throughout the use of the resources in this website.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1.b: Use common, proper, and possessive nouns.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.5.b: Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.3.g: Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1.b: Use common, proper, and possessive nouns.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.5.c: Identify real-life connections between words and their use
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1.b: Use common, proper, and possessive nouns.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.5.b: Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.3.g: Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1.b: Use common, proper, and possessive nouns.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.5.c: Identify real-life connections between words and their use
References:
http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/soc_studies/comm/vocab/
http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=454&type=student
https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/communities/communityhelpers/preview.weml
http://digitalcommons.pace.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=elem_soc
· http://communityhelperkit.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/6/1/10618540/community_helpers_songs.pdf
http://www.coloring.ws/people.htm
http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=454&type=student
https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/communities/communityhelpers/preview.weml
http://digitalcommons.pace.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=elem_soc
· http://communityhelperkit.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/6/1/10618540/community_helpers_songs.pdf
http://www.coloring.ws/people.htm