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Taking Notes Using a Graphic Organizer: Inferring About Work and Play in Colonial America Lesson PlanTaking Notes Using a Graphic Organizer: Inferring About Work and Play in Colonial America Lesson Plan
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Taking Notes Using a Graphic Organizer: Inferring About Work and Play in Colonial America

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What was life like in colonial America? Follow this activity and your pupils will find out what people in colonial times did for work and for fun. Ask learners to compare and contrast the two texts and explain what the reading helped them understand about colonial times by taking notes on details and inferences. Class members can synthesize the information through an activity called This or That, during which they move around the classroom and discuss their ideas with others. A very detailed plan. Texts are not provided; however, pupils only read short excerpts. Buy yourself a copy and make a class set.

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supporting details, details, compare and contrast, inferences, colonial america, the american colonies, historical research, note-taking skills, making inferences

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colonial america, compare and contrast, inference, supporting details, english language arts
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Grade
4th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2014
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Common Core

RI.4.1 RI.4.9 W.4.8

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