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- CKLA Unit 1: Brown Girl Dreaming (.html)
- Entire Unit (.zip)
- Activity Book: Brown Girl Dreaming (.pdf)
- Introduction to Fourth Grade CKLA (.pdf)
- Yearlong Teacher Resources: Fourth Grade Ancillary Materials (.pdf)
- Beginning of Year Assessment: Fourth Grade Ancillary Materials (.pdf)
- Decoding and Encoding Remediation Supplement: Fourth Grade Ancillary Materials (.pdf)
- Fluency Supplement: Fourth Grade Ancillary Materials (.pdf)
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The memoir, Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson, is the focus of a unit designed for fourth graders. Scholars begin each lesson with a warm-up, then listen to a read-aloud of a section of the book. Pupils complete word work, writing, and take-home materials. Assessments provide data to steer further instruction.
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Designed
Concepts
memoirs, genres, books, read-alouds, reading aloud, reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, responding to reading, responding to literature, Vocabulary, reference materials, Writing, the writing process, descriptive writing, sensory details, setting, emotions, characters, action verbs, point of view, paragraphs, Narrative Writing, narratives, personal narrative writing, personal narratives
Instructional Ideas
- Read through the unit to learn about its methods, routines, and materials needed
- Create a focus wall showcasing the unit's concepts, vocabulary, images, charts, and any other information
- Start unit portfolios to keep applicable work samples and assessments for grading and conferences
Classroom Considerations
- The first of eight units in a series by Core Knowledge
- Requires advanced preparation
Pros
- Includes a detailed pacing guide
- Remediation offers differentiated instruction
- The unit provides amble information and materials to make implementation easier
Cons
- None
Common Core
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