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Writing Connection
Discuss how the stories about George Washington told about how he was honest. Discuss how our actions can tell something about ourselves. Write a sentence model for students, and have them write about a trait and what it can tell others.
Say: If I laugh, this tells you I am happy. I can write this sentence on the board: When I laugh, it shows I am happy. Let’s think of another trait and use this sentence pattern to write a sentence about a character trait. Then I want you to use the pattern "When I _____, it shows I am _____," to write your own sentence.
Social Studies Connection
Students can read books about other American presidents. Have students share information they find out from their reading.
Reading Independently
Invite students to reread the book independently or with a partner. Have students share their own stories from the Writing Connection with each other.
Home Connection
Invite students to take the book home to read with their families. Have them share their Writing Connection stories with a family member.
Assessment
- Assess students’ completed worksheet 1 to determine how well they understood the story. Note whether they can draw conclusions about Washington based on the story events.
- Monitor students as they read. Select one or two students and have them read a few sentences to you. Note the reading strategies they use.
- Assess completed worksheet 2 to determine whether students know when to use periods.
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