Overview of Two Week Takeover Topics

March 4th March 8th March 18th March 22nd

1. What is a Leader and How Can I Be One? Define/Misconceptions (not just major historical figures)KWL Read aloud of The Dog Poop Initiative Liberty Mutual pay it forward commercial Class Challenge Poster @ end of unit I acted as a leader when I Leaders are powerful communicators: 5 paragraph persuasive essay on TBD issue of interest 2. Young Leaders in the Civil Rights Movement Events: lunch counter sit-ins / Childrens March / Freedom Riders Non-fiction JIGSAW reading Freedoms Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories AND Freedom Riders articles Historical Fiction One Crazy Summer with class discussions Video Clips: Eyes on the Prize / Freedom Riders 3. Young Leaders in Current Events Non-Fiction JIGSAW reading Scholastic News: Kids Making a Difference articles Writing research of TBD issue of interest *Possible Math lesson on graphing data, depending on topic of interest PAS Standards Reading Comprehension R5.B.3.1.1: Identify, explain, and/or interpret statements of fact and opinion in nonfictional text. R5.A.1.6.1: Identify the authors intended purpose of text. R5.A.1.6.2: Identify, explain, and/or describe examples of text that support the authors intended purpose. R5.A.2.5.1: Summarize the major points, processes, and/or events of a nonfictional text. Writing 1.4.5.C: Write persuasive pieces. Include a clearly stated position or opinion. Include supporting details, citing sources when needed. History 8.3.5.D: Examine patterns of conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations that impacted the history and development of the United States: Ethnicity and race. Civics and Government 5.2.5.C: Explain why individuals become involved in leadership and public service. 5.2.5.A: Identify individual rights and needs and the rights and needs of others in the classroom, school, community, state, and nation.