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Nothing Wrong with a Three-Legged Dog: Discussion Guide for Grades 3-5 Lesson PlanNothing Wrong with a Three-Legged Dog: Discussion Guide for Grades 3-5 Lesson Plan
Publisher
Anti-Defamation League
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3rd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2015
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Nothing Wrong with a Three-Legged Dog: Discussion Guide for Grades 3-5

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Scholars study the book, Nothing Wrong with a Three-Legged Dog by Graham McNamee to encourage an antibullying trend in their school and community. Chapters and themes examine bias, coping skills, how to respond to bullying, and being a friend. Learners discuss or write their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

bullying, coping skills, social awareness, relationship skills, relationships, peers, emotional development, emotions, identifying emotions, social-emotional learning, Social & Emotional Learning, expressing feelings, feelings, bias

Instructional Ideas

  • Plan the lesson during October—National Bullying Prevention Month
  • If you choose to use questions as a writing prompt, post them on a classroom blog to allow learners to respond with their answers and reply to their peers

Classroom Considerations

  • The third of five lessons in a Words that Heal unit; other lessons target different grade levels
  • The discussion timeline will vary depending on how you choose to split up the book
  • Set rules and expectations to create a safe environment for discussion; observe pupils for signs of bullying behavior

Pros

  • Discussion points are separated by chapter and theme
  • Provides activities to extend the learning experience

Cons

  • None

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.R.2 CCRA.R.3 CCRA.R.4 CCRA.R.5 CCRA.R.10 CCRA.W.1 CCRA.W.2 CCRA.W.4 CCRA.W.9 CCRA.SL.1 CCRA.L.1 CCRA.L.2 CCRA.L.4 CCRA.L.5

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