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Colors All Around: English Language Development Lessons (Theme 2) Unit PlanColors All Around: English Language Development Lessons (Theme 2) Unit Plan
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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English Language Arts
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Colors All Around: English Language Development Lessons (Theme 2)

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A reading of the rhyme "Red Means Stop!" launches a three-week ELD/ESL study of color. The scripted daily lessons contained in the 32-page unit are packed with exercises, activities, and skill builders.

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Concepts

color recognition

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have class members create new colors by mixing and melting broken crayons

Classroom Considerations

  • The three resource packets in this series are designed for different skill levels; as enrichment activities for those who have mastered the concepts, for language learners, and for those who need extra support
  • The second in a series of three thematically related units, the scripted lessons in this packet are specifically developed for ELD and ESL classes
  • Although designed for use with the textbook, the lessons and activities may be used independently
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  • Each lesson identifies the skill objectives, materials needed, new vocabulary related to the color theme, books to read, and activities appropriate for language learners

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  • None

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