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Tammy Sexton
Tammy Sexton

The document provides lesson plans and activities for teaching a book called "The Kid who Ran for President" by Dan Gutman. It includes pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading activities. Students are asked to research the electoral process and presidential duties. While reading, they discuss chapters on a class blog. After, they make character trading cards and a timeline for the main character's campaign. Extension activities include quizzes, games, and other related books. The lesson aims to develop vocabulary and comprehension around elections and literary themes.

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The Kid who Ran for President By Dan Gutman Literature Lesson Before Reading Before Reading During Reading After Reading Extension Activities Assessment Standards Addressed
Before Reading What do you know about electing the President of the United States? Click on the link below and read through the Read All About Electing a Presiden t section. As you read, keep track of any words that are unfamiliar to you in your personal Vocabulary Journal. http://www.pocanticohills.org/election/election.htm Return to Title ݺߣ
Before Reading Visit this site to learn about the duties of the President of the United States. http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/national/president.html As you read, take notes on your “Presidential Duties” document. (Click on the icon to open the notes document.) When you are finished, create a post on our class blog that tells which of the duties you think would be the most difficult. Be sure to give 2 reasons why you feel that would be the hardest part of the job. Return to Title ݺߣ
During Reading As you finish reading each section, respond to the discussion questions on the Class Blog . Section 1 (Chapters 1-6) Section 2 (Chapters 7-13) Section 3 (Chapters 14-20) Section 4 (Chapters 21-26) Return to Title ݺߣ
After Reading Character Analysis: Go to this link and follow the steps to create Character Trading Cards for Judson Moon. You have a limited number of characters you can type, so really think about and choose your words carefully! Timeline: Create and print a timeline of Judson’s run for President using this website . Be sure to include all the major parts of a campaign Judson went through in his quest for the Presidency. If you need to, you can look back at the link you read about campaigns on the Before Reading slide. Return to Title ݺߣ
Extension Activities Here are some other election books you might enjoy! The Kid Who Became President By Dan Gutman Landslide! : A Kids Guide To The US Elections By Dan Gutman Time for Kids: Presidents of the United States By Editors for Time for Kids More books by Dan Gutman: The Homework Machine My Weird School Daze Series For extra credit , try one of these activities: Take the Presidency Quiz and write 4 facts you learn in your Reading Journal. Show me your facts to earn 8 points. Play the You’re the Candidate game. When you are finished, print the news article and turn it in for 10 points. Return to Title ݺߣ
Assessment Click on the document below and complete the Double Puzzle of Election terms. Click here to see the rubric I will use to evaluate you throughout this unit.
Standards Addressed English/Language Arts Word Recognition, Fluency, and Vocabulary Development 3.1.4 Vo cabulary and Concept Development 3.1.5 De monstrate knowledge of grade-level-appropriate words to speak specifically about different issues Comprehension and Analysis of Literary Text 3.3.2 An alysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Literary Text 3.3.4 De termine the theme or author's message in fiction and nonfiction text National Educational Technology Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

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Sexton ibl lesson

  • 1. The Kid who Ran for President By Dan Gutman Literature Lesson Before Reading Before Reading During Reading After Reading Extension Activities Assessment Standards Addressed
  • 2. Before Reading What do you know about electing the President of the United States? Click on the link below and read through the Read All About Electing a Presiden t section. As you read, keep track of any words that are unfamiliar to you in your personal Vocabulary Journal. http://www.pocanticohills.org/election/election.htm Return to Title ݺߣ
  • 3. Before Reading Visit this site to learn about the duties of the President of the United States. http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/national/president.html As you read, take notes on your “Presidential Duties” document. (Click on the icon to open the notes document.) When you are finished, create a post on our class blog that tells which of the duties you think would be the most difficult. Be sure to give 2 reasons why you feel that would be the hardest part of the job. Return to Title ݺߣ
  • 4. During Reading As you finish reading each section, respond to the discussion questions on the Class Blog . Section 1 (Chapters 1-6) Section 2 (Chapters 7-13) Section 3 (Chapters 14-20) Section 4 (Chapters 21-26) Return to Title ݺߣ
  • 5. After Reading Character Analysis: Go to this link and follow the steps to create Character Trading Cards for Judson Moon. You have a limited number of characters you can type, so really think about and choose your words carefully! Timeline: Create and print a timeline of Judson’s run for President using this website . Be sure to include all the major parts of a campaign Judson went through in his quest for the Presidency. If you need to, you can look back at the link you read about campaigns on the Before Reading slide. Return to Title ݺߣ
  • 6. Extension Activities Here are some other election books you might enjoy! The Kid Who Became President By Dan Gutman Landslide! : A Kids Guide To The US Elections By Dan Gutman Time for Kids: Presidents of the United States By Editors for Time for Kids More books by Dan Gutman: The Homework Machine My Weird School Daze Series For extra credit , try one of these activities: Take the Presidency Quiz and write 4 facts you learn in your Reading Journal. Show me your facts to earn 8 points. Play the You’re the Candidate game. When you are finished, print the news article and turn it in for 10 points. Return to Title ݺߣ
  • 7. Assessment Click on the document below and complete the Double Puzzle of Election terms. Click here to see the rubric I will use to evaluate you throughout this unit.
  • 8. Standards Addressed English/Language Arts Word Recognition, Fluency, and Vocabulary Development 3.1.4 Vo cabulary and Concept Development 3.1.5 De monstrate knowledge of grade-level-appropriate words to speak specifically about different issues Comprehension and Analysis of Literary Text 3.3.2 An alysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Literary Text 3.3.4 De termine the theme or author's message in fiction and nonfiction text National Educational Technology Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.