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Don't Be Silly–Expression is Fun! Lesson PlanDon't Be Silly–Expression is Fun! Lesson Plan
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Don't Be Silly–Expression is Fun!

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As children observe the teacher reading Today I Feel Silly and Other Moods That Make My Day, they take note of the role punctuation plays in the emotion or expression used. They then take turns reading a book with a partner so they can practice using reading expression strategies that increase fluency. As an assessment, each child reads individually to the teacher. 

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reading fluency, reading with expression

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reading expression strategies, reading with expression, reading fluency, rf.2.4, english language arts
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2nd - 4th
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English Language Arts
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