| Lesson
Plan: |
Chrysanthemum |
| Contributors: |
Dana F Austin
Sharon Joseph
Ruth M Engestrom |
| Subject(s):
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Guidance |
| Level(s):
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Pre-K |
| Duration:
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30 Minutes |
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Essential
Curriculum: |
. . GU.PK0.22.10 (STD - Pre-kindergarten) Identify personal
interests to facilitate an ongoing knowledge of self in relation to school
and the world of work
. . GU.PK0.32.10 (STD - Pre-kindergarten) Apply interpersonal skills related
to self-awareness and respect for others to promote positive relationships.
GU.PK0.30 (STD - Pre-kindergarten) Personal/Social Development - Students
will demonstrate the knowledge attitudes and interpersonal skills to help
them understand and respect self and others.
GU.PK0.20 Career Development - Students will demonstrate skills to investigate
the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career
decisions.
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| Abstract
or Goal: |
This lesson includes a respecting differences discussion and
self-portrait activity that emphasizes personal interests. |
| Key/Focusing
Questions: |
What are some of the differences in the way we look?
Why should we respect others regardless of physical characteristics and personal
interests? |
| Lesson
Type: |
Mastery
Teaching
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| Action
Plan: |
| Anticipatory
Set: |
Guidance counselor will display the front cover of the book
to show the picture of Chrysanthemum and ask students how she would be alike
or different from them if she were a new student in their class. |
| Objectives: |
The students will be able to talk about their personal differences and
the need to give and receive respect regardless of individual differences.
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| Instructional
Input: |
Guidance counselor will say to the students: "As we go through
life, we meet many people who are different from us, but that is exciting.
Whenever this happens, think of it as a good way to learn something new.
Even though each of us is different and we don't always understand the
way others think or behave, we must always remember to give others respect.
There is nobody in the world just like you. You look different, your thoughts
are different, your family is different, and some of you might even speak
different languages. There is no one else in the world just like you. Today
we are going to discuss our differences and make a picture to show just
how special each of us is." Guidance counselor will explain that it's
important to respect people who look different. Guidance counselor will
say: "When you meet someone who doesn't think like you or look like
you, remember that this person still deserves respect." |
| Modeling: |
Guidance counselor will read the book to the class. (Prior to reading
the story, the guidance counselor will set a purpose for reading by asking
the students to decide whether Chrysanthemum's classmates showed her respect.)
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| Check
for Understanding: |
Guidance counselor will ask the students to identify examples of respect
and disrespect from the story. |
| Guided
Practice: |
Guidance counselor will ask students to name some of the differences
in the way we look and our personal interests. Guidance counselor will ask
students to identify differences with a partner. |
| Independent
Practice: |
Students will then color self-portraits using crayons to reflect the
way they are dressed and their eye, skin, and hair color. Students will
also draw pictures of their personal interests around their self-portrait.
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| Assessment: |
Students will share their self-portraits. During the presentations, students
will identify differences among classmates' physical characteristics and
personal interests. Using an every pupil response method such as thumbs
up/thumbs down, students will respond to the statement: "Everyone deserves
respect." |
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| Source
or Copyright Information: |
Activities adapted from Good Ideas to Help Young People Develop Good Character,
Josephson Institute of Ethics, 1996-1998. Book: Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes |
| Resources/
Materials: |
Book: Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes, Self Portrait Handouts (IDEA #6 Worksheet,
p. 57 from Good Ideas to Help Young People Develop Good Character), Crayons |
| Special
Needs: |
Modifications will be utilized for special needs children. |
| Multicultural
Connections: |
The lesson focuses on respecting the differences of others especially physical
characteristics and personal interests. |
| Editors:
|
Sharon Joseph
Sharon Boettinger
Ruth M Engestrom
Sandra Johansen
John M. Jurchak
Kathy Leber
Melicent Malchenson
Judith H. Mc Fadden
Gloria C Mitchell |