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This Reading Adventure Pack: Heroes activity also includes:
Three creative activities follow reading a fiction and nonfiction book about heroes. Scholars build hero action figures out of clay for make-believe play, explain in written form how they show bravery, kindness, patience, thoughtfulness, and generosity, and compose a song or draft a poem about an everyday hero.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Invite learners to share their stories, poems, or songs with their peers
- Display action figures under a hero-themed focus wall
- Keep an eye out for hero-like behavior, and award class members appropriately
Classroom Considerations
- The two books required are The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer and Tasty Baby Belly Buttons by Judy Sierra
- The pack was created for pupils to work on at home with their parents or guardians
Pros
- Activities encourage positive character traits
- Meets a variety of learning styles
Cons
- None