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Fulcrum Text             Exclamation Mark, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld

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Fulcrum Text             Exclamation Mark, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld

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Rationale: I chose Exclamation Point for the fulcrum text because the main character represents friendship and how it can be difficult to fit in. In the end, the exclamation point realizes that everyone is special and has a purpose. This book along with the poem Ladybug in Lemonade, explores the importance of friendship.

Writing craft focus: The teacher will use this text to introduce the exclamation mark. The teacher will re-read excerpts from the text and discuss the purpose of an exclamation mark. The teacher will also review complete sentences and other forms of punctuation.

Objectives:
- The students will write a sentence using an exclamation mark.
- The students will identify the problem and solution from the text.

Standards:
- CC.1.4.K.F

Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
• Capitalize first word in sentence and pronoun I.
• Recognize and use end punctuation.
• Spell simple words phonetically.
- CC.1.3.K.K

Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

Lesson Ideas:
The teacher will review sentence structure and other forms of punctuation. This mentor text will also be used to develop a story map that includes, characters, setting, problem, and solution.

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Official website of Amy Krouse Rosenthal, author of children's books, memoirs (Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life and Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal), and creator of film projects such as The Beckoning of Lovely.

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Poem                            Lemonade and Other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word: Ladybug (p.19-20), by Bob Raczka and Nancy Doniger

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Poem                            Lemonade and Other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word: Ladybug (p.19-20), by Bob Raczka and Nancy Doniger

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Rationale: Lemonade and Other Poems Squeezed from a Single Word, is a great way to get students thinking about poetry. The poem included in this complexity circle reads,

"ladybug
a
buggy
buddy

a
glad
gal."

The letters that make up the word "ladybug" have been manipulated into a creative poem. My interpretation of the poem represents a young girl (gal) who is beyond thrilled to have a friend (or buddy) that is unique in his/her own way.

Writing craft focus: The craft of poetry would be explored with this specific book of poems. In kindergarten, I feel that it would be important to provide students with other examples considering that this is a new craft being taught.

Objectives:
- The students will write a poem using the letters in their name or nickname.
- The students will use descriptive language to write and illustrate an explanatory text that tells what it means to be a friend.

Standards:
- CC.1.4.K.E
With prompting and support, illustrate using details and dictate/write using descriptive words.
- CC.1.4.K.C

With prompting and support, generate ideas and details to convey information that relates to the chosen topic.
- CC.1.3.K.E

Recognize common types of text.

Lesson Ideas:
The teacher will poems from this mentor text for other units of study. As a kindergarten teacher, I would enjoy implementing single-word poems into my morning meeting activities.

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Rationale: I chose this website to explore as a class. Each month during the school year, we teach a character trait. For example, during the month of February we emphasize on "friendship." I would use this website as a non-fiction resource to compliment the other texts in this complexity circle. The website is great for teachers, parents, and students. The videos provided on the website expose students to real-life situations. The articles will also be used to inform students what it means to "take a stand."

Writing craft focus: This text would be projected on the Smart Board for students to gain familiarity from the layout of a website. Students will view videos, lists, bold headings, dialogue, pictures, etc.

Objectives:
- The students will listen and respond to excerpts with a partner (think-pair-share).
- The students will write and illustrate how to "take a stand" against bullying.

Standards:
- CC.1.5.K.A

Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
- CC.1.4.K.W

With guidance and support, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

- CC.1.4.K.F

Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
• Capitalize first word in sentence and pronoun I.
• Recognize and use end punctuation.
• Spell simple words phonetically.

Lesson Ideas:
After reviewing new learnings from the website, students can create skits to present to the class. The students will create a skit that represents being a good friend. The skits should be designed with a problem or solution. Primary teachers could have scenarios from the website jotting down (in the form of charades.)
Students at a higher grade level may keep a journal to note key findings that are explored while viewing the website. These ideas can then be referred to when writing or sharing with the class.

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There are things you can do to keep yourself and the kids you know safe from bullying. Find out more at StopBullying.gov.

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Online Video                                             "No Rules for Friendship" 

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Online Video                                             "No Rules for Friendship" 

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Rationale: This video was chosen as a text to inform students that bullying exists in the classroom setting. It relates to the other texts because it also provides a solution that students can try. The video explores "groups" of friends that have different ways of making "rules." At the end, the viewer is presented with the following question, "Which group made her feel welcome?"

Writing craft focus: Developing a voice is the craft that would be explored from this video. The class will discuss what it means to be heard and how you can express your beliefs or personality through voice.

Objectives:
- The students will work in pairs to create a podcast that explains the ingredients of a good friend.
-The students will respond to the posed question at the end of the video.

Standards:
- CC.1.5.K.E

Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.

- CC.1.4.K.U

With guidance and support, explore a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing or in collaboration with peers.

Lesson Ideas:
This lesson can be used as a mentor for creating a classroom video. For example, students can select a printed text and use the craft to create their own multimodal presentation. The teacher can also use this video as an aide when teaching character traits.

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"No Rules For Friendship" - Antibullying PSA Caroline St. Saratoga - DON'T WAIT® to UnMake

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Caroline St. Elementary School fourth graders in Saratoga made a PSA as part of their campaign to help stop bullying. In partnership with dontwaitproject.org/unmake-a-bully.html - check us out and bring us to your school! Check their Behind the Scenes doc, taped by the students as their classmates created the PSAs by serving as Directors, Camera Ops, DPs, ADs, Lighting, Slate, Boom, etc.

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Song                                     Bruno Mars - Count on Me 

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Song                                     Bruno Mars - Count on Me 

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Rationale: This up-beat song compliments the complexity circle well. It relates to all other pieces because it explains the importance of being there for others when they are in need. The tune will grab my students' attention as we listen to it multiple times to identify the meaning/purpose.

Writing craft focus: Rhyming to create a personal song or small poem will be the craft that is explored. The students will also visualize as they listen to the writers word choice.

Objectives:
- The students will create their own friendship rhyme or song.
- The students will visualize and draw a picture to match the song.

Standards:
- CC.1.4.K.O

Describe experiences and events.

- CC.1.4.K.E

With prompting and support, illustrate using details and dictate/write using descriptive words.

Lesson Ideas:
This lesson can be used as a mentor of encouragement as students write a friendly letter. The song can also inspire students to write there own catchy song.

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Bruno Mars - Count On Me (Official Video)