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Lesson PlanI SpyGood Citizens Which shows patience: telling others to hurryup or telling them to take their time?have I seen aEditor’s Note: How many timess name in theteacher quietly write a stu dent’board?“I saw you being goo d” list on thee way ofI just love this sweet and positivzenship.reinforcing kin dness and goo d citio includedSo I use d it for this issue. I alssiblecitizenship vocabulary like respony nee dand cooperative—first-graders may can starthelp reading the words, but theay! —Laineworking on the concepts right awStandardsSocial Studies: civic ideals and practicesCommon Core: L 1.6, SL 1.2, RI 1.1, RI 1.10Reading Objective Learn how to be a good citizen in the classroom.mon CmoreToiol KtCoSocial Studies Vocabulary: citizensAcademic Vocabulary: patient, cooperative,responsibleTeach CitizenshipVocabulary (L 1.6) As you read the issue, point out thewords in bold type. Explain that eachof these words describes a good citizen: Someonewho is helping his or her group, or community. Afterreading, reinforce students’ new vocabulary by usingthe words in different contexts. Following are somescenarios you might try: Imagine that one child falls and cries on the playground. Another child goes up to her and asks thehurt child if she is okay. Is this child being caring?Why might it make the hurt child feel good forsomeone to ask if she’s okay?9This month’s bonusonline printables! You and a friend each want to build a tall buildingwith blocks, but there aren’t enough blocks to maketwo buildings. You can either demand that yourfriend give you his blocks, or you can suggestworking together to make one extra-tall building.Which choice is being cooperative? Pass out the skills sheet on page 10 and the onlinevocabulary worksheet. They give students a chanceto practice the words patient and responsible. Theonline skills game guides students through creatingwords webs for various words in the issue as well.Multimedia Learning (SL 1.2) Watching the citizenship video provides a greatfollow-up to your discussion. It’s a great way to showstudents that being a good citizen doesn’t end whenit’s time to go home!Critical Thinking (RI 1.1)Now delve even deeper into the concept of goodcitizenship. You can get students thinking by askinghigher-order questions. Here are two examples. What might happen if we weren’t good listeners?(We could miss something important.) What are some good reasons for being cooperative?How is working together sometimes better thanworking alone? (You can often get things donefaster and do a better job with teamwork.)Digital ResourcesGo to www.scholastic.com/sn1 for:Video: “Good Citizens”Skills Game: Vocabulary Word WebsPrintables: Word Workout; Dot-to-Dot Sharing SCHOLASTIC NEWS Edition 1September 2014

RI.1.4 Ask/Answer Questions toHelp Determine Word MeaningReading LogName:My Weekly Reader Date:Title:My Rating:Finish the sentence below.It’s important to be patient at school becauseHere is a picture of me being patient on the rug.10 SCHOLASTIC NEWS Edition 1September 2014 2014 by Scholastic Inc. Teachers may make copies of this page to distribute to their students.

Alphabet ReviewName:What Can You Share?My Weekly Reader Do the dot to dot. Then color the picture. It will show one thingyou can share with a friend.KDEICJMNFBZLOAHPQYRSTXWVWhat can you share?crayonsWEB10 SCHOLASTIC NEWS Edition 1September 2014U 2014 by Scholastic Inc. Teachers may make copies of this page to distribute to their students.DANNY E. RIVERAG

L.1.6 Using new words and phrasesName:One Big WordMy Weekly Reader Color it:Check one.I don’tknow whatit means.I know whatit means.Listen to your teacher read this:I saw you being responsible.You did your homework.Use it: Finish the sentence. Draw a picture to match.WEB11 SCHOLASTIC NEWS Edition 1September 2014 2014 by Scholastic Inc. Teachers may make copies of this page to distribute to their students.I am responsible. I

Lesson PlanYou Can Bea Scientist!s in firstEditor’s Note: When my son waclass, “Putgrade, the teacher once told thentist cap ison your scientist caps!” “My sciet-gradersalways on,” my son told her. Firsworld! Withare so eager to investigate theyour classthat in min d, this issue introducesscienceto different kin ds of scientists andnd with thetools. I wrote it to go han d-in-hasee that“Investigate Apples” issue—you’lleriment. Thatthis issue includes an apple expng taught inties in to the science that is bei. —Lainefirst-grade classrooms right nowStandardsScience: understanding about scientific inquiryCommon Core: RI 1.5, SL 1.2, RI 1.10Reading Objective Learn about scientific inquiry and processes.Academic Vocabulary: observe, record, robot,computerBuild Background: Watch a Video Watch the video “What Do Scientists Do?” withmon CmoreCothe class. It helps explain what science actually is:finding out more about the world around you! Thevideo gets students excited to read more. It alsoexplains some scientific vocabulary in the issue. Title: Point out the title on the cover. Explain that atitle can give readers an idea of what an article willbe about and capture their interest. Headings: Open the issue and read aloud theheadings across the top of pages 2-3, as well as theheadings in each box. Explain that headings givereaders a quick idea of what they will learn from asection of text (in this case, about the different toolsscientists use). Sidebar: Explain that a sidebar is usually relatedto the article’s topic but has different information.In this case, the sidebar tells how students can bescientists too! For more practice, students can find and marktext features on the skills sheet on page 12 of thisTeacher’s Guide. You can also do the “Make anArticle” online game as a class.Multimedia Learning (SL 1.2) Re-watch the video. Now that students have readthe issue, ask them what the video and issue havein common. Some ideas are: Both tell about toolsscientists use; both give examples of different kindsof scientists; both show how kids can be scientists;and both use some of the same scientific vocabulary.Point out that the video and the issue give a lot of thesame information, but in different ways. Note: The video is a great way to differentiateinstruction for kids who are audio-visual learners.Teach Text Features (RI 1.5)Digital Resources After reading the issue, drawGo to www.scholastic.com/sn1 for:Video: “What Do Scientists Do?”Skills Game: Create Your Own ArticlePrintable: Scientist Tools Word Searchstudents’ attention to the textfeatures. Explain that text featureshelp organize an article. Following are some featuresto point out.iol KtTo11This month’sbonus onlineprintable! SCHOLASTIC NEWS Edition 1September 2014

RI.1.5 Nonfiction text featuresName:Where Are the Text Features?My Weekly Reader 1. Listen to someone read this article.2. Underline the title of the article.3. Circle the photo.4. Put an on the caption.One way scientists learnabout butterflies is with tags.The scientists put tags on thebutterflies’ wings. The tags saywhere the butterflies live.In the fall, some butterfliesfly to warmer places. After thebutterflies get there, people readthe tags. They can see where theHere is a monarchbutterfly with a tag.butterflies came from.12 SCHOLASTIC NEWS Edition 1September 2014 2014 by Scholastic Inc. Teachers may make copies of this page to distribute to their students.Scientists Tag Butterflies DOUG WECHSLER / AGE FOTOSTOCKA caption is on or near a photo.

L.1.6 Using new wordsName:Find the Science WordsMy Weekly Reader Find the words from the Word Bank in the word find below.The words go across or down.Word BankquestionobservescientistpencilEAQSG MZAPPXJVCLBH WJEPGTIRNADO NEQUESTIO NCRSLNGRZBQIITLTBECSULMCGILEIEAPEHFSTZARLPNLWTO OLVLPTPKPRLERPWEB12U SCHOLASTIC NEWS Edition 1September 2014DANNY E. RIVERArulerexperiment 2014 by Scholastic Inc. Teachers may make copies of this page to distribute to their students.tool

FreeBonusPosterLesson PlanGood Work,David!or of MyEditor’s Note: Janice Behrens, editidea toBig World magazine, gave me thek habits. Sowrite about an author’s goo d wordo youI sur veyed teachers: Which authorn came outwant an issue about? David Shanno—first givingon top! David has been incredibleing for ourme a lengthy interview, then sitthave to seephotographer/videographer (youn creatingour video of David online), and eveI think he’s soa printable for us from scratch.bonus postergreat that I’m giving you a freeissue withwith his artwork. Enjoy this specialamazing extras! —LaineSocial Studies: individual development and identityCommon Core: RI 1.2, RI 1.3, RI 1.10Reading Objective Learn how an author’s good work habits help himwrite great books.Academic Vocabulary: habits, supplies, drafts, finalBuild Background: Watch a Video Before reading, watch the David Shannon video. Thisoreiol KtCocandid interview we did with David is a wonderfulway to introduce students to the author andillustrator. Then, when you’re ready to read the issuetogether, students can feel like they’re learning evenmore about someone they already know!Toabout. The main idea of this article is that DavidShannon has good work habits. On the big pageor in the digital issue, underline the heading acrosspages 2-3. Then explain to students that details tell more aboutthe main idea. Together, find the details in the textthat tell more about David’s work habits. You canpoint out that the first sentence in each box namesa different habit: He works seven days a week; Hetakes care of his supplies; He works hard; He looksat his work when he is done. Underline each of thedetails as well. As a group, play the online Main Idea and Detailsskills game. It gives students feedback as theycreate a graphic organizer together. Now pass out the Main Idea and Details graphicStandardsmon CmDavid drewthis just for us!organizer on page 14 of this Teacher’s Guide. Afterhaving had group practice, students can work onthis organizer independently.Make Text Connections (RI 1.3) Return to the blue box, “Our Class Has Good WorkHabits,” in the issue. How does this informationconnect with the information about David Shannon?(Both parts are about good work habits.) Whatclassroom habits are similar to David’s habits?(taking care of supplies and working hard) Finally, ask students to find another way they can belike David in the classroom. They can feel proud oftheir hard work!Digital ResourcesGo to www.scholastic.com/sn1 for:Video: “Meet David Shannon”Skills Game: Main Idea and DetailsPrintable: Draw David!Main Idea and Details (RI 1.2) Read the issue with the class. Afterreading, explain that the main idea ofan article is what the article is mostly13 SCHOLASTIC NEWS Edition 1September 2014

14SCHOLASTIC NEWS Edition 1 September 2014 2014 by Scholastic Inc. Teachers may make copies of this page to distribute to their students.DetailUse the article tofill in the web.DetailDavid Shannon hasgood work habits.Main IdeaDetailDetailName:My Weekly Reader RI.1.2 Main Idea and Details

Follow DirectionsName:My Weekly Reader by David Shannon for Scholastic News12Draw David here.Start by drawing acircle. Make sure it’slumpy. Do NOT tracearound a cup.Draw a BIG smile.It’s shaped like abanana. His teethare pointy.Now draw acrooked triangle forDavid’s nose. Don’tforget his nostrils!54Draw two big dotsfor his eyes. Oneeye is higher thanthe other. Oneeyebrow goes down,the other goes up.WEB14David’s ears don’thave holes (that’sbecause hedoesn’t listen).Finally, draw somelittle zigzags forhis buzz cut.Ta-da! You just drew David! SCHOLASTIC NEWS Edition 1September 2014 2014 by Scholastic Inc. Teachers may make copies of this page to distribute to their students.3DAVID SHANNON[NOTE: Steps 1 and 2can also be used todraw a jack-o’-lantern.]

Teachers: Here is a letter to send to caregivers. You can fill in the class password in thebox below once you have registered and chosen a unique password for your class.Dear Caregiver,This year, our class is receiving Scholastic News,a nonfiction magazine just for first-graders.Your child will have his or her own magazinesto take home.You can also go online to the Scholastic Newswebsite. You and your child will be able to: read and listen to digital articles watch nonfiction videos print out bonus work sheetsDownload do fun skill-building activitiesThe issues, videos, and work sheetsare also available in Spanish!t h e f r eeappfor iPad!Go to www.scholastic.com/sn1.You’ll need to click the “Student Access”button and use our special class password,,to access the website or iPad app at home.Estimado encargado:Este año, recibiremos en nuestro salón Scholastic News,una revista informativa para estudiantes de primergrado. Su niño recibirá su propia revista para traera casa.También tendrá acceso a la página en Internet deScholastic News. Usted y su niño podrán:¡Descarg leer y escuchar los artículos en líneaue ver videos informativosla aplicación imprimir hojas de actividades de bonog r a t is pa participar en divertidas actividadesrapara desarrollar habilidadesiPad!¡Las revistas, los videos y las hojas de actividadestambién están disponibles en español!Visite www.scholastic.com/sn1.Recuerde oprimir el botón“Student Access” y utilizar elcódigo especial de la clase,para acceder a la página web desde su hogar.,

various nonfiction text features in the article as you read. . Good Work, David! RI.1.2: Main idea and : details Introduce main idea and details. Talk about the main idea of the issue and how the key details support it. page 13: Main idea and details : graphic organizer: page 14 : Main-idea-and-details : interactive graphic organizer: Your .