Using Literature and Writing To Build Character

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Using Literature and WritingTo Build Character

• Ms. Kerrigans
• Second Grade Class
• John F. Kennedy Elementary School
• January 14, 2002

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Lesson Goals

• Integration of Character Education
• Strengthen students as readers and writers
• Connecting strong authors to writing

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Rosie and Michaelby Judith ViorstThis is a
story of two friends, Rosie and Michael, who show
the reader through their real life experiences
what it takes to be a true friend.
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The Lesson at a GlanceREADING

• During Read Aloud, students discover 10 pillars
  of friendship illustrated by Rosie and Michaels
  story.
• Brainstorm umbrella under which all 10 pillars
  fall.
• Site examples from text to support each pillar.

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The Lesson at a GlanceWRITING

• Model Plan think out loud
• Students create plans using friendships in their
  lives.
• Connect real life examples to appropriate
  pillar.

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The 5-Step Writing Processfrom Write Away

• Step 1 PLAN
• Step 2 WRITE
• Step 3 REVISE
• Step 4 CHECK
• Step 5 PUBLISH

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STEP 1 PLAN
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STEPS 2-4 WRITE, REVISE, CHECK
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STEP 5 PUBLISH
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Special Thanks toMy Second Grade class
for demonstrating a true love of learning and
appreciation for literature.
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Every Student a Success

• Brewster Central School District