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Powerpoints

Powerpoint Presentation from Harding Elementary

T-Chart

To activate students' prior knowledge, I displayed a T-Chart. I labeled one side-What friendship looks like; the other side, What friendship doesn't look like. Read the title, list responses, and discuss (Do one side at a time). Display the T-Chart in the middle of the C/Q board. Read and discuss the Unit Opener, add any new concepts and questions about Friendship to the C/Q board. Also, to get the students involved in the C/Q board, I brought in pictures of my friends and shared them with my students. I also brought in poems and articles about friends. I displayed these items on the C/Q board. The next day, the students were eager to share their pictures, poem, etc. with the class. After sharing, they posted their items on the C/Q board.

Realia

For Angel Child Dragon Child, the ESL teacher brought in an empty matchbox
and a picture of pajamas.

For Teammates, I showed a clip of Jackie Robinson playing baseball from the
internet.

Friendship Bracelets

Students work together to make friendship bracelets. The shared experience gives them richer language and experience to use when creating the Concept Question Board and throughout the unit.

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