Provide "acknowledged body of knowledge" related to the concept. Emphasize the most significant aspects of the concept in an organized, organic manner. Present information sequentially so students see continuity. Draw attention to important, discrete details; don't swamp students with myriad facts.
Modeling of visual tool using read aloud. Book Talk.
Read aloud: The Day Gogo Went to Vote by Eleanor Batezat Sisulu
Discuss with students what they know about voting and voting rights. in this country and compared to other countries. Modeling of Bubbled Flow Chart visual tool using the read aloud: The Day Gogo Went to Vote.
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Book talk the new books.
Tornado (Betsy Byars)
The Cabin Faced West (Jean Fritz)
Earthquake Terror (Peg Kehret)
Mustang Flats (Clifton Wisler)
