Overview and Background: Unit: Friendship

Nanette Potter : Cheney USD 268

English. : English. : English.

Cheney : Grades 2 - 2 : Aug. - Jun.

Title:	Friendship
Topics:	Friendship
Time Frame:
Start Date:	-
Status:	Draft
Date Revised:

Other Designers:

Summary:
This unit develops friendship qualities using different reading selections and character relationships.

Print Materials Needed:
Frog and Toad are Friends
Charlotte's Web
I Need a Friend

Resources:
Book Order
Access to a phone

Resource Attachments:

Internet Resource Links:

Stage 1: Identify Desired Results

State:	Local Standard
Title:
Standard(s):	Local Communication Standards: * Uses vocabulary strategies to comprehend text. * Relates past experiences and knowledge to comprehend the text. * Responds to text in a variety of ways. * Uses the dictionary to process information. * Willingly speaks to a variety of partners or audiences. * Speaks clearly with correct pronunciation. * Recognizes different purposes for speaking.

Understandings:
user	Certain characteristics promote friendships. There are differences between true friends and acquaintances. Friendship involves the sharing of activities and feelings.

Essential Questions:
User	Why are friends important? How can you tell who a true friend is? How can you promote better friendships?

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge:
The characteristics of a good friend.
Vocabulary for terms that describe qualities on friendship.
What "mail-order" is.

Skills:
Verbally express their phone order
Use the phone properly with good etiquette
Use the dictionary to locate words, such as: loyal, trustworthy, respectful, understanding, polite, honesty, tact, etc.

Stage 2: Determine Acceptable Evidence

Assessment Summary:
Students will mail order their ideal friend, explaining what characteristics are important and why.

Task/Prompt: Mail Order Friend

Type: Performance Task

Topics: Friendship

Summary:
Students will mail order their ideal friend, explaining what characteristics are important and why.

Print Materials Needed:

Resources:

Resource Attachments: http://www.cheney268.com/Rubrics/k-2_Speaking.htm

Internet Resource Links:
Link 1: http://
Link 2: http://
Link 3: http://
Link 4: http://
Link 5: http://

Notes:

Student Directions:
You have the opportunity to order a friend by telephone from a mail-order catalog. Think about the qualities you want in a friend. Decide on the three characteristics that you want in a friend and give an example of each characteristic. You should also explain why each characteristic is important in a true. Remember to speak clearly and loud enough so that the sales person will know exactly what to send.

Key Criteria:
Completeness, Accurate, Independent

Other assessment evidence to be collected:

Stage 3: Plan Learning Experiences and Instruction

Learning Activities:

W
What makes a good friend? Name who is your best friend and why?

H
Read "I Need A Friend"
Have kids create a new activity they can do with a friend.

E
Read Frog and Toad
Model by reading a story to the class and brainstorming ideas about friendship characteristics.
Kids read their own Frog and Toad stories in groups, then act out the story to show characteristics of a friend.
Class places an order for ice cream or pop. Share magazine order forms with the class.

R
Practice their "mail-order" with a friend - revise and edit

E

Performance Task - Mail Order Friend
Dramatization
Role Playing
Scenarios
Vocabulary

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