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This Building Background Knowledge: The Boy Who Invented TV, “Life before Philo” lesson plan also includes:
Walk through the pictures to understand the text. Scholars analyze The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth by taking a book walk and looking at the pictures. They then do a first read of Life before Philo to determine the gist. Readers define unfamiliar vocabulary in the text, complete a graphic organizer during a second read to identify the main idea, and use a white board to write a summary paragraph.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a picture timeline of how television has changed over time (black and white, color, flat screen, smart TV, etc.)
Classroom Considerations
- First lesson of 13 in the 5th Grade ELA Module 2B, Unit 2 series
- Must complete lessons in order
- Suggests using individual white boards and dry erase markers
Pros
- Includes completed organizers for teacher reference
- Offers a homework sheet to further cement learning
Cons
- None