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This Multimodal Narrative Writing: Thumbprint Autobiography lesson plan also includes:
- Multimodal Narrative Writing (.pdf)
- Lesson Slides (.pptx)
- Thumbprint Autobiography - English (.pdf)
- Thumbprint Autobiography - English (.docx)
- Thumbprint Autobiography - Spanish (.pdf)
- Thumbprint Autobiography - Spanish (.docx)
- Thumbprint Autobiography Student Examples - English (.pdf)
- Thumbprint Autobiography Student Examples - English (.docx)
- Thumbprint Autobiography Student Examples - Spanish (.pdf)
- Thumbprint Autobiography Student Examples - Spanish (.docx)
- How to Compare Fingerprints - The Basics
- Why Is Every Fingerprint Unique?
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Thumbprints, like people, are unique. Middle schoolers watch videos that explain how fingerprints are created and why they are unique. Learners then respond to guiding questions about themselves and use these details to create their thumbnail autobiography.
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CCSS:
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Post several of the model thumbnail autobiographies on a focus wall. Remind class members they will be sharing their thumbprint autobiographies with the class
- Use the attached link to create a rubric for the activity
Classroom Considerations
- Requires projection equipment for the slideshow and the videos
Pros
- Models of the thumbprint activity are included
- Links are provided that detail the various learning strategies used in the lesson
- Offers modifications for distance learning
Cons
- None