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Searching for Truth

Searching for Truth. Bobbi Whelchel, Karen Dotson, Frances Clary, Linda Armentrout. Lincoln in Kentucky. Lincoln in Bostic. Dixie War Song Lyrics. The Hello, Goodbye Window By Norton Juster Illustrated by Chris Raschka

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Searching for Truth

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  1. Searching for Truth Bobbi Whelchel, Karen Dotson, Frances Clary, Linda Armentrout Lincoln in Kentucky Lincoln in Bostic Dixie War Song Lyrics

  2. The Hello, Goodbye Window By Norton Juster Illustrated by Chris Raschka 2006 Caldecott Medal winner for best illustrations in a children’s book Discussion • Discuss the picture on the front of the book, guess who the character is and what they may be doing. • Read the story. (Caldecott) • Discuss the story – How do you think the girl in the story feels about her grandparents? Name some of the things she saw? • Display pictures of the windows from the field study • Discuss things we may have seen, ways of living, who the people would be in the scenery. What do you see? • Use perspective. Discuss different perspectives from inside the window and outside the window. Activity Students will write at least three sentences describing who and what they see from the window. They will state whether they are inside or outside and give the time of day. Discuss day and night and the differences in what you see during the different times of day. Follow Up Discussion and Activity • Discuss the Caldecott Award. • Look at the illustrations in the book. Discuss how the illustrations were made and why this type of illustration may have • been chosen for this book. Discuss the colors used in the book. • Have students create an illustration of their writing that depicts what they may have seen from the window on their • field study. Other activities • Bring in family photos to discuss, create a family tree (http://kids.familytreemagazine.com/kids/FamilyTreeForm.asp), • create a biography of a family member, talk about other Impressionist.

  3. Using these photos from our field study, identify objects that display symmetry. Then prove by drawing a line of symmetry on each.

  4. Make your own historical marker. Include the following: Your full name Your birthday Your birthplace Your parent’s names Draw a self portrait Use construction paper, crayons and markers. Be creative.

  5. Kentucky Pictures Bostic Pictures

  6. Field Study timeline July 30, 2009 9:00 a.m. Arrival at the BosticLincoln Center 9:10 a.m. Tour of the Museum at the Bostic Lincoln Center 10:00 a.m. Drive to the site of the proposed Lincoln birth site. Walk to the site of the proposed Lincoln birth site 10:15 a.m. The foundation of the proposed Lincoln birth site in Bostic, N.C. 10:30 a.m.

  7. Further Study Links Lincoln Online Lincoln Log Timeline Carolinian Enloe Genealogy Abraham Lincoln Enloe

  8. Computer / Technology First Grade Objectives:1.01 Identify, discuss, and represent visually uses of technology (e.g., computers, cell phones, digital cameras) at school and home. (1)1.02 Identify and discuss physical components of a computing device (e.g., CPU, monitor, keyboard, disk drive, printer, mouse). (1) 1.08 Recognize the characteristics of multimedia (e.g., text, audio, images, video). (5) 2.04 Identify and use basic word processing terms (e.g., file, open, close, menu bar, save, print). (4) 2.05 Locate and use letters, numbers, and special keys (e.g., arrow keys, space bar, insert Enter/Return, Backspace, Delete) on the keyboard. (4) Second Grade Objectives: 1.11 Identify and discuss issues (e.g., personal information, images, appropriateness and accuracy of information) to consider in selection and use of materials for multimedia projects. (5) 2.01 Recognize, discuss and use the features/functions of computing devices (e.g., creating, retrieving, saving, printing data). (1) 2.05 Recognize, discuss, and use word processing as a tool to enter/edit, print, and save assignments. (4) 2.06 Use and discuss basic word processing terms/concepts (e.g., desktop, menu/tool bar, document, text). (4)

  9. Social Studies First grade Objectives: 4.04 Trace the historical foundations of traditions of various neighborhoods and communities. Second Grade Objectives: 3.05 Identify historical figures and events associated with various cultural traditions and holidays celebrated around the world. Mathematics First grade Objectives: 3.01 Identify, build, draw and name parallelograms, squares, trapezoids, and hexagons.3.02Identify, build, and name cylinders, cones, and rectangular prisms. Second Grade Objectives: 3.01 Combine simple figures to create a given shape. 3.03 Identify and make: • Symmetric figures. • Congruent figures.

  10. Information Skills Goal 1 : The learner will EXPLORE sources and formats for reading, listening and viewing purposes. • Participate in read-aloud, storytelling, book talking, silent and voluntary reading experiences. 1.03 Act out stories with puppets, masks, and props 1.10 Listen to stories read aloud 1.12 Answer questions that extend thinking beyond the literal meaning, such as: a. Could this story happen in real life? Why or Why not?b. Why did the character choose to act in a certain manner? Goal 2 : The learner will IDENTIFY and USE criteria for excellence to evaluate information formats. 2.01 As a class read award-winning books and discuss why they are enjoyable. 2.02 Identify titles of award-winning books. Recognize criteria and symbols of various awards. 2.03 As a class examine several resources (e.g., books, study prints, magazines, audio, videotapes, encyclopedias, online resources). Compare, discuss, evaluate and choose the best resource for a specific topic or learning activity. Repeat activity several times using other resources and topics. Goal 3 : The learner will RELATE ideas and information to life experiences. 3.05 Describe how information and ideas are influenced by prior knowledge and personal experience. Goal 4: The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs. 4.07 Define and develop an information web on specific topics. 4.02 Identify and discuss information resources in the community. 4.03 Practice formulating research questions that could be a guide in looking for specific information. 4.09 Present information in a variety of formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia). Provide opportunities for students to develop and present ideas and information in a variety of formats: • Draw a pictures/posters • Write a story • Make a model • Create a dramatic presentation • Make a video • Create multimedia product or slide show with Kid Pix Goal 5 : The learner will COMMUNICATE reading, listening and viewing experiences. 5.01 Respond to reading, listening, viewing experiences orally, artistically, dramatically and in writing. 5.01.6 Act out stories. 5.01.7 Design posters representing the theme of a story.

  11. ART EDUCATION :: THEATRE ARTS First grade Objectives:. 1.02 Retell stories through guided dramatic play from a read-aloud text 2.03 Role play a variety of real and non-real characters through guided dramatic play. 8.05 Participate in creative drama and experience informal presentations. Second Grade Objectives: 1.04 Dramatize, through guided dramatic expression, stories from a read-aloud text, poem, fairytale or other form of literature. 1.05 Recall and enact stories about community experiences. 2.03 Assume the role of a variety of real and non-real characters. 7.04 Express reflections during and after a creative drama activity 8.06 Participate in and experience creative drama.

  12. English Language Arts First grade Objectives: 3.04 Share personal experiences and responses to experiences with text: • publishing non-print texts. • discussing interpretations. • recording personal responses. 4.04 Extend skills in using oral and written language: • clarifying purposes for engaging in communication. • using clear and precise language to paraphrase messages. • engaging in more extended oral discussions. • producing written products. • completing graphic organizers 4.06 Compose a variety of products (e.g., stories, journal entries, letters, response logs, simple poems, oral retellings) using a writing process. Second Grade Objectives: 3.01 Use personal experiences and knowledge to interpret written and oral messages. 3.02 Connect and compare information within and across selections (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama) to experience and knowledge. 4.06 Plan and make judgments about what to include in written products (e.g., narratives of personal experiences, creative stories, skits based on familiar stories and/or experiences). 4.09 Use media and technology to enhance the presentation of information to an audience for a specific purpose.

  13. 21st Century Skills 2.1.6 Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to create products that express new understandings. 3.2.2 Show social responsibility by participating actively with others in learning situations and by contributing questions and ideas during group discussions. 3.3.3 Demonstrate teamwork by working productively with others. 4.1.4 Seek information for personal learning in a variety of formats and genres. 4.4.3 Recognize how to focus efforts in personal learning.

  14. Thanks to all of our resources which have been hyperlinked throughout our work.

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