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Rachel Brown

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Mapping My Little Piece of the World

Creating and Using a Physical Map

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 1st Grade

Students will be able to recognize parts of a physical map and create 3D physical maps of their neighborhoods. Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Mapping My Little Piece of the World

Creating and Using a Physical Map

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 1st Grade

Subject Subject

  • Social Studies

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 1.2.1
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Time Frame 90 minutes
My Heart Fills with Happiness

Using Context Clues to Determine the Meaning of Unknown Words

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 1st - 2nd

This lesson will enable students to independently use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words within children’s literature and other text. Students will be given the opportunity to explore and discuss context clues within culturally diverse reading material as well as interact with peers... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
My Heart Fills with Happiness

Using Context Clues to Determine the Meaning of Unknown Words

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 1st - 2nd

Subject Subject

  • English/Language Arts

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 1.4.R.3, 2.4.R.3
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Time Frame 1 hour