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Early American Civilizations Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology Unit PlanEarly American Civilizations Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology Unit Plan
Publisher
Core Knowledge Foundation
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Grade
1st
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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Duration
21 days
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2013
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Early American Civilizations Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology

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  • Entire Unit (.zip)
  • Flip Book: Early American Civilizations (.pdf)
  • Image Cards: Early American Civilizations (.pdf)
  • Read-Aloud Supplemental Guide: Early American Civilizations (.pdf)
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Bridge subjects ancient history and English language arts together with a unit all about the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. Eleven lessons begin with a read-aloud followed by a whole-class discussion in preparation for practice by way of worksheets, writing, drawing, and more. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

ancient civilizations, civilizations, mayan culture, the mayans, the aztecs, the incan empire, the incas, culture, early american history, read-alouds, reading, responding to reading

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Make lessons part of ELA center rotations—work with one group at a time, guiding them through the lessons while others complete other center activities 
  • Design an Early American Civilization-themed bulletin board featuring the unit's vocabulary, pictures with labels, and finished products
  • Since two subjects are addressed, begin the lesson during your ELA period and continue it when you plan to focus on social studies 

Classroom Considerations

  • This unit was designed in part of the Core Knowledge learning program 
  • Prep is required—copies and supplies vary based on the lesson 

Pros

  • Lesson plan instructions are written in detail—equipped with pictures and notes 
  • The lesson comes with extension ideas 
  • Cooperative learning strategies are included 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.1.5 RL.1.6 RI.1.1 RI.1.2 RI.1.3 RI.1.4 RI.1.6 RI.1.7 RI.1.9 RI.1.10 W.1.2 W.1.5 W.1.8 SL.1.1.a SL.1.1.b SL.1.1.c SL.1.2 SL.1.3 SL.1.4 SL.1.5 SL.1.6 L.1.5.a L.1.5.c L.1.5.d

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