Common Core Connections Project ECI 545

Lesson 1  Science lesson on weather in second grade classroom combining science and language arts standards.  First text is read aloud with text-based questions  Text is reread and main idea webs created in small groups Focus of Lesson

Lesson 2  Vocabulary is reviewed  Second text is read aloud with text dependent questions  Students add to graphic organizers  Students summarize notes from graphic organizer in own words  Students record summaries in Voicethread Focus of Lesson

 2.E.1.1 Summarize how energy from the sun serves as a source of light that warms the land, air and water  2.E.1.2 Summarize weather conditions using qualitative and quantitative measures to describe: temperature, wind direction, wind speed, and precipitation NC Essential Standards for Science Grade 2

 RI 2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text,  RI 2.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area and  RI 2.6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe  W 2.8 Recall relevant information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. Common Core Standards

 Lexile 710 Complex Texts in Lexile Range

 Lexile level 890 Complex Text

Video  See wiki for video.

 Mental Discipline  Information Processing Connections to Literacy Theories Text read twice Books had same content Provided visuals Reviewed vocabulary Information written in web Summaries written from web Summaries recorded in Voicethread

 Social Learning Theory New Theory See wiki for video of group interaction.

Voicethread Summary  See wiki for Voicethread on weather.  Or go to

Berger, M. & Berger, G., (1999). Can it rain cats and dogs? New York, New York: Scholastic Inc. Common Core State Standards Initiative. Retrieved from Common Core State Standards Initiative website: NC Essential Standards. Retrieved from ACRE: Accountability and Curriculum Reform Effort website: Tracey, D. H., & Mandel Morrow, L. (2012). Lenses on reading. New York, New York: The Guilford Press. Voicethread. Retrieved from Voicethread website: voicethread.com References