Exploring Who We Are Teacher's Manual (Grades K-1)

In this unit, students explore the idea of growing up by reading and discussing three texts: Geraldine's Blanket by Holly Keller, Owen by Kevin Henkes, and Peter’s Chair by Ezra Jack Keats. Students are supported to engage in text discussions to develop their comprehension of the texts and the topic of growing. Students are supported to use vocabulary to describe the strong feelings that can accompany growing up.  Three literary texts 4-6 weeks instruction Explanation writing Materials include Teacher's Manual only.   What is this unit about? This unit is designed to help children think and talk about the ways they are growing and developing. As a result of their discussions about the lesson texts, students will think about things that they can do that babies and younger children are not yet able to do. In the course of this unit, students will engage in discussions about three texts. These three lesson texts intend to extend children’s thinking about tasks that are part of growin