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The Ancient Greek Civilization Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology Unit PlanThe Ancient Greek Civilization Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology Unit Plan
Publisher
Core Knowledge Foundation
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Grade
2nd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
28 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2013
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The Ancient Greek Civilization Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology

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A read-aloud anthology explores the ancient greek civilization. Over four weeks, second graders explore Mount Olympus, Sparta, Athens, the olympic games, philosophers, and Alexander the Great. Scholars listen to and discuss a reading, practice word work, then participate in extension activities for the classroom and home.

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Concepts

ancient greece, greece, ancient civilizations, the olympic games, sparta, athens, greek philosophers, alexander the great, reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, responding to reading

Instructional Ideas

  • Instead of homework, plan additional time for assignments to be done in class
  • Create a focus wall to highlight the unit's concepts and pupils' finished products

Classroom Considerations

  • The third unit in a series of 12 by Core Knowledge for second graders
  • Requires projection and prep time to make copies and gather materials 

Pros

  • The unit builds from its previous units—conduct units in order
  • The resource comes with helpful information, detail, and, clear lesson plans

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.2.2 RI.2.1 RI.2.4 RI.2.7 RI.2.8 RI.2.9 RI.2.10 W.2.1 W.2.5 W.2.7 W.2.8 SL.2.1.a SL.2.1.b SL.2.1.c SL.2.2 SL.2.3 SL.2.4 SL.2.5 SL.2.6 L.2.4.b L.2.4.c L.2.5.a L.2.5.b L.2.6

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