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-Read “ George Washington: Soldier, Hero, President.” By Justine and Ron Fontes to class in order to get them interested in the topic of the Revolutionary war. - Pre-assessment: Interactive Board T-chart. Students will individually place names of Historical Figures of the Revolution into their proper category of Patriots or Loyalists. Names of figures include George Washington, Charles Cornwallis, Benjamin Franklin, Benedict Arnold, John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, King George III. As the student drag the names to the appropriate locations there is an audio clip that says the name and the category it was put in for ESOL students. -Group students into groups of 4 to 5 and have one student from each group pick a name out of a hat. That name is the historical figure they will be studying for the week. - Introduce Rubric ( see attached): Teacher will hand out copy of rubric for students to read along with her. (ESOL strategy) -Make folder: Teacher will model how to create folder (ESOL strategy) Use construction paper, tape/glue and yarn to make a “billfold” that students can place their work in and keep everything together for their portfolio assessment.

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Five Day Action Plan Comments: - The "look and feel" of your wiki is very nice! - Splitting them up into Loyalists and Patriots is a great idea! I think it is fantastic that you explicitly say you will show the rubric on Monday so the students know what to expect. This is best practice. - What type of graphic organizer will you use? Find something DIFFERENT. Check out www.readwritethink.org - Does your rubric incorporate the project and presentation requirements? - I hope you are sharing vital information through the use of books (dip in and out), videos and technology etc. I have recently found FREE podcasts on ITunes that may fit your topic. Check them out. - Great start. Fifth graders are capable of creating amazing products. Try to incorporate the arts...movement, drama, songs, and/or poetry. A readers theater script would be great for students to be working on throughout the week when they finish early or during their lit. block!

Be sure to upload your internet search, literature list and artifacts to the other pages of your wiki. Also be sure to discuss with your group HOW you will present these ideas to the class in an engaging manner!

LTS 4/6/10 Class Ideas

Graphic organizers [] trading cards for the students to make.