Role Play/Teacher in Role – Thanksgiving and Bear Says Thanks

Topic: Thanksgiving - Bear Says Thanks  CLI Strategy: Teacher in Role  Subject: Social Studies  Grade: Pre K, K Students will be able to: explore the idea of "giving thanks" by enacting characters and solving problems within the story of Bear Says Thanks Procedure Ask Students: What is giving thanks? Read Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson. …

Pass the Portrait – Interpreting Cultural Customs, Traditions, and Celebrations

Topic: Interpreting Cultural Customs, Traditions, and Celebrations  CLI Strategy: Pass the Portrait  Subject:  Social Studies  Grade: Elementary/Middle/High  Students will be able to: use inferencing and interpretation skills to interpret an image connected to cultural customs, traditions, and celebrations. Procedure Show an image to the class.  Give students time to silently reflect on what they notice. Ask …