The Fourth of July by Hayleigh Culbertson

Mini Book Report

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Students will create mini book reports summarizing the book's key points and sharing their likes, dislikes, and recommendations. Each report will include one picture depicting a significant moment from the story.

Introduction craft

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Students will be given the prompt: What does the 4th of July mean to you? Students will create a collage based on what the 4th of July means to them. Students will use computers/tablets to create collage through out the day.

Chapter book Discussion:

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Pages: 60-70

Book Discussion Questions:

Reflect on Jack and Annie's journey back home. How have they changed since the beginning of the book? What lessons have they learned from their adventure?
Why do you think Jack and Annie were excited to return to the tree house after their mission? What do you think they will do next?
Imagine you were Jack or Annie. How would you share your adventure with your friends and family? What would you want them to learn from your experience?

Day 3:

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Day 1:

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Day 4:

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Day 5:

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Day 2:

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Writing/ Reading Activity: Article 1

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Revolutionary War on Wednesday — “Magic Tree House”

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We will be reading This book throughout the week and having discussions with peers about the book every morning after breakfast. For the first day we will read the first 20 pages together.

Reading/Writing Activity: Article 2

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Writing/Reading Article 3

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Writing/Reading Article 4

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4th of July Apple Pie

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History of Independence Day

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History of Fireworks

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Standards

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W.6.2 Write the text in a variety of modes. a. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons, relevant evidence, and literary theory.

Have students write a piece of text that supports the claim why the person would be a loyalist vs Revolutionary

W.6.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and inquiry.

Worksheet for Reading/Writing Activity

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Our Assignment

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Create a nonfiction reading and writing workshop for students interested In STEM.
Innovative teaching strategies are welcomed within this diverse
learning community.
This workshop will be a part of
the district’s week-long Summer Enrichment program.
We have also been asked to use technology and hands-on materials that students can use.

Chapter book Discussion:

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Pages: 20-40

Book Discussion Questions:

What do you think about the way Jack and Annie find themselves in the middle of the Revolutionary War? How would you feel if you suddenly found yourself in a different time period like they did?

2. Why do you think Jack and Annie were chosen for this mission? What special qualities do they have that make them good adventurers?

Chapter book Discussion:

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Pages: 40-60

Book Discussion Questions:

When Jack and Annie meet George Washington, what do you notice about his character? How does he treat Jack and Annie, and why do you think he does so?
As Jack and Annie help the American soldiers, what challenges do they face? How do they use their skills and the resources around them to overcome these challenges?
Discuss the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in the story. Why was this battle so important for the American Revolution, and how do Jack and Annie contribute to it?

How fireworks work

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Fourth of July Play

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Students will produce a mini play, base on the chapter book, we have been reading.

Science Lab

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Fireworks

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Chemical Reactions

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How fireworks work a video

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Fireworks a Demo

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Now we will head out side and use our observation skills to experience what we just learned about fireworks.

EXPECTATIONS

Everyone stays behind the line

NO ONE touches the firework beside THE TEACHER

Presentation

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