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- CKLA Unit 9: The Science of Breakable Things (.html)
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- Introduction to Fifth Grade CKLA (.pdf)
- Beginning of Year Assessment (.pdf)
- Yearlong Teacher Resources (.pdf)
- Decoding and Encoding Remediation Supplement (.pdf)
- Fluency Supplement (.pdf)
- Activity Book: The Science of Breakable Things (.pdf)
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A novel study examines The Science of Breakable Things by Tae Keller. Fifth graders participate in daily readings, discussions, and assignments following an "ask, explore, imagine, observe, and understand" routine. A final performance task challenges learners to create a movie poster or trailer for the book.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Pay close attention to pupils' reactions to sensitive topics in the
novel and take steps to ensure they feel comfortable and supported
- Conduct a gallery walk for peers to view finished posters, offering them sticky notes to leave positive feedback
- Encourage proper audience etiquette when watching trailers
Classroom Considerations
- The final unit in a series of nine created by Core Knowledge
- The unit follows a different format than previous units in the series; read through the introduction and lessons to familiarize yourself with the routine
- Requires class copies of the novel The Science of Breakable Things by Tae Keller
Pros
- Provides a log to record fluency practice at home
- Lessons are clear and easy to follow, allowing for flexibility in timing, duration, and grouping
Cons
- None