Curriculum Unit
Mary Bauernschmidt
Embracing Our Differences
Title Author
KEY LEARNING, ENDURING UNDERSTANDING, ETC.
Sharing about ourselves in a safe environment has the power to shape how we feel about ourselves.
Celebrating our uniqueness will address feelings of isolation.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) for the UNIT
How can understanding the elements of narrative writing help me communicate my own unique characteristics?
CONCEPT A CONCEPT B CONCEPT C
Writers Process
The characteristics of story
Purpose and power of sharing
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS A ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS B ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS C
How can analyzing model texts/stories help improve my own writing? How do I revise my writing to include complete simple sentences?
How do I effectively develop a narrative? How does participating in group discussions help me to understand the text?
What is the role of story in communicating our uniqueness? How do my own personal stories connect with stories of others?
VOCABULARY A VOCABULARY B VOCABULARY C
Narrative, experiences, turn taking
Characteristics, traits, unique, differences
Model texts, simple complete sentences, revise,
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/MATERIAL/TEXT/FILM/RESOURCES