SYOC Lesson Example, Older Elementary to Transition

April: Weeks 1-2

Symbol Charts: TouchChat 60 Basic and LAMP and 45 SEQ, 84 SEQ

AAC Strategy of the Month: SHARED READING

Themes:

Spring, Earth Day, Arbor Day, gardening, Easter, Orthodox Easter, Ramadan, Passover, April Fool’s Day, Travel, Action-Activities, (e.g. Sports???), Tax Day??, Patriot’s Day.

April- Strategy of the Month

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SHARED READING

Shared reading is an evidence-based instructional approach whereby the adult helps to guide the emergent reader to interact with a book by leading with a comment, asking a question, or responding to what the student may say; providing wait time in order to allow for processing and opportunities for interaction (Notari-Syverson, Maddox and Cole, 1999). In this approach, the adult reads with the student, not to the student. Shared reading can be conducted in 1:1 or in small or larger group dynamics.

Symbol Charts for March Weeks 1 & 2 TouchChat 60 Basic

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Level 1

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Symbol Charts for April Weeks 1 & 2 LAMP

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Symbol Charts for April Weeks 1 & 2 Unity 45

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Symbol Charts for April Weeks 1 & 2 Unity 45

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Symbol Charts for April Weeks 1 & 2 Unity 84

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Symbol Charts for April Weeks 1 & 2 Unity 84

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Special Shoutout to all communication supporters of AAC and otherwise…

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Please feel free to use, any, some or all of the following slides where you see fit to support your learners. The following slides work well as icebreakers at the beginning of your session/lesson.

Reflection time!

What did you think of this activity?

1. I loved it!
2. I liked it!
3. It was okay!
4. I didn’t like it!

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Shared Reading Suggestions

PAUSE

1. Provide students with choices of books and stories at or just above the student’s reading level.
• Books can be borrowed from the library or accessed digitally from online libraries.
2. After introducing the title and author of the book to the student, support students in exploring any pictures or artwork throughout the book.
• Use strategies, including aided language stimulation, wait time, expansion, recast, sentence frames (ex. “I see __.” ), asking questions, and modeling to support your student.
• Model core vocabulary using AAC, while speaking in phrases and in full, grammatical sentences.
3. Read the book with your student, pausing frequently to comment, pose questions and allow time for the student to comment on the story or images.
• At the end of the story, take time to reflect upon the story. Make comments and pose questions to the student about their impressions of the story and the character’s feelings.
4. Lead a discussion with your student about the story.
• Flip through the pages of the book, reviewing the events and your impressions, while modeling core vocabulary and providing frequent opportunities for your student to participate.
5. Do an art or music activity with your student that is related to the story and target vocabulary.
6. Lead a discussion, art, or writing activity relating elements of the story to the student’s real life experiences.

Step away from the computer screen to read together.

What is happening in this picture?

Where do you think they will go next?

Have you ever gone to the park? Tell me about it.

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More Shared Reading Suggestions

PAUSE

7. Take the opportunity to find and learn new words:

I. Explain the meaning of vocabulary words in context when reading

ii. Come up with synonyms and antonyms after reading and describing fringe words.

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8. Encourage students to make inferences & predictions when reading and from pictures.

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9. Talk about context clues when identifying feelings.

I. “How do you know they are happy/sad?” “What happened? Why are they so happy?”

ii. Have students reflect on a time when they may have felt these feelings.

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10. Talk about the ending of the story/book/article?

• At the end of the story, take time to reflect on it. Make and encourage comments and pose questions to the student about their impressions of the story and the character’s feelings. (e.g. Did you like the ending? Was it a happy or sad ending? Would you want it to end in a different way?)

For more information on other Shared Reading strategies, please click on this link from the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium

https://literacyforallinstruction.ca/shared-reading/

Let’s take a deeper dive into some of these strategies

We all communicate differently and in MULTIPLE ways. What tools do you use in your communication tool box?

Speaking

Memes/

Gifs/

Emojis

Vocalizations

Manual Signs/Key Word Signs

High-Tech Communication Device

Gesturing

Texting/DMing

Low-Tech Communication Boards

Facial Expressions

April hosts National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day!

Have you ever had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?

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What kind of bread do you like?

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Do you like crunchy or creamy peanut butter?

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What flavor jelly do you like?

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50 People Try to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X58UgQpGyQ&list=PLz3-p2q6vFYUs-HIEyrYAsbXQsXS63nCD&index=40&ab_channel=Epicurious

Courtesy of Epicurious

April hosts National Siblings Day!

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Do you have a sibling?

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Are they mean or nice?

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Let’s think of some words to describe your sibling or your ideal sibling:

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SpellBound

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_B2UZ_ZoxU&ab_channel=CGMeetup

by Ying Wu & Lizzia Xu | CGMeetup

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Let’s start out with a few jokes

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Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

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April.

April who?

April Fools!

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Noah.

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Noah who?

Noah-body—April Fools!

From Parade Maryn Liles, Updated Jan 8, 2024

Courtesy of the Reader’s Digest, Emma Taubenfeld)

Let’s start out with a few jokes

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QUESTION::

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ANSWER:

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QUESTION:

ANSWER::

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They love practical yolks.

Because of Spring

Why can April jump so high?

Why do eggs like April Fools’ Day?

Courtesy of the Reader’s Digest, Emma Taubenfeld)

Suggestions for utilizing the Positive and Negative Word Lists to describe their day.

• After encouraging the use of verbal speech or an AAC system, the use of vocabulary word lists could be utilized to support the growth of new vocabulary.
• Ask the student(s) if they feel good or bad about their day, (choosing the corresponding word list).
• If this question poses a challenge, have the student point to the “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” symbol to indicate a good or bad day.
• This is a long but not exhaustive list and it would be difficult to review in its entirety.
• Suggestion: have students choose a letter of the alphabet to review positive or negative words starting with the the chosen letter.
• If the student does not find a word that relates to their day, ask them to choose another letter.

Share a WORD to describe your day.

Negative Vocabulary Word List

https://www.enchantedlearning.com/wordlist/negativewords.shtml

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Courtesy of Enchanted Learning

Positive Vocabulary Word List

https://www.enchantedlearning.com/wordlist/positivewords.shtml

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Courtesy of Enchanted Learning

Self-Care Moment

# 5. Nurture relationships

=Taking care of yourself and your needs

How can you nurture and build relationships with friends and family?

People should take public transportation as opposed to driving a car if they can.

Everyone should plant one tree a year to help the environment and support Arbor Day.

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Learning all the different holidays in April would be helpful in learning about different cultures.

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People should take a special class about gardening before they try to take care of plants.

Do you agree or disagree with these statements?

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How can you communicate your thoughts?

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Peer-to-peer discussion

TOPICS 3

April updated

Tell us a story

Insert pic

Insert a picture to evoke conversation. This approach can be used in individual or group sessions. Create WH questions based on the picture and co-construct narratives with your students. (Rice & Soto, 2009)

Let’s take a break for 2 minutes (Resources)

2 Minute Timer with Music - Funny/Cute Animal Edition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quNKXW3maPY

Courtesy of The Time Wizard

2 Minute Timer (DOG HEAVEN)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99nl9blaNuY

Courtesy of Timer Topia

[2 MIN BREAK] Sitting By Water Stream

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3teX3Aw8hwU

Courtesy of Daniel St.Pierre

Let’s take a break for 2 minutes (Resources)

2 Minute Radial Timer

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https://www.youtubeeducation.com/watch?v=IRVJopSUsdc

Courtesy of PHCuber

2 Minutes of Calm Nature Sounds 2 Mins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgO6nfNEf_4

Courtesy of The Meditation Station

Two Minute Break - Short Ocean Sounds Calming Waves

https://www.youtubeeducation.com/watch?v=6eRaI_fYbZM

Courtesy of IluminarStudio

Our Group Goals

[NAME OF GROUP] (e.g. cool cats) is working on:

List:

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What Topics or Interests do you like to talk about? Let’s see if any of you share the same ones?

Lesson Starts Here

Pixabay Image by geralt

Welcome Back CLICK FOR FIREWORKS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by8Gt96pq58&ab_channel=RuneLilleeng

“Short fireworks show (FWSim)” by Rune Lilleeng

Learning new WORDS can be fun and interesting!!!

Image from Pixabay by

Clker-Free-Vector-Images

Reflection time!

What did you think of this activity?

• I loved it!
• I liked it!
• It was okay!
• I didn’t like it!

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Let’s talk about what we’ll be learning

this month!

Let’s talk about Spring, our earth, gardening and more!

We’ll have time to talk about different holidays, too.

April Fool’s Day

Arbor Day

Passover

Ramadan

Easter

And as always, we will learn about ourselves and our relationships through Social-Emotional Learning

Social & Emotional Learning

Self- Management

Decision- Making

Relationship

Skills

Social- Awareness

Self- Awareness

Communities

Families & Caregivers

Schools & Classrooms

Social-Emotional learning curriculum

School Culture

Authentic Participation

Learning Opportunities

Let’s learn and celebrate, together!!

There are so many words we can say! April Weeks 1 & 2

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LEVEL 1

our

call

here

Let’s

nice

for

have

mean

There are so many words we can say! April Weeks 1 & 2

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LEVEL 2

grow

climb

kick

swim

skip

score

race

slide

Let’s say, ‘hi’ to each other and wave hello!

What did you do this weekend?

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Ways we can use the word: Let’s

INSTRUCT: (e.g. Let’s take out our binders.)

AGREE: (e.g. Let’s do it!)

FLIRT: (e.g. Let’s get dinner sometime.)

PRETEND: (e.g. Let’s play “restaurant.”)

Let’s hear about how people celebrate Easter

Bet You Didn't Know: Easter Traditions | History

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQz2mF3jDMc&ab_channel=HISTORY

Courtesy of History

What comes to mind when you think of Easter?

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Does your family or friends have some Easter Family Traditions?

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Let’s think of words to describe spring.

Are you ready for Spring Break?

What do you want to do?

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Let’s think of the many things we can do for spring break.

What do you need to pack for when you are traveling?

Let’s keep learning together about…

OUR EARTH

Our planet needs help.

We need to have clean air and water.

Let’s learn more about our planet!

Let’s think of words to describe how we want Earth to be in the future?

loud

quiet

dry

moist

fresh

clean

dirty

During the pandemic, the earth had time to heal. Let’s see how...

The Year Earth Changed

— Official Trailer | Apple TV+

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XswV_yqPq28&ab_channel=AppleTV

Courtesy of Apple TV

What did you see?

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Was the earth cleaner?

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Did this help or hurt the animals?

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How can we help the earth?

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...THE BEAUTIFUL WORLD WE LIVE IN.. AND WE NEED TO TAKE CARE OF IT! WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD!

What a Wonderful World

-Planet Earth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQk3B5hEabk&list=RDTQk3B5hEabk&start_radio=1&ab_channel=TheGoldenProject

Courtesy of The Golden Project

Ways we can use the word: our

SHARE INFORMATION: (e.g. this is our book)

ASK A QUESTION: (e.g. is this our classroom?)

AFFIRM: (e.g. yes, this is our book)

NEGATE: (e.g. no, not our turn)

Let’s share what our favorite April holidays are?

Ways we can use the word: call

GREETINGS (e.g “Call me by my nickname please”)

REQUEST (e.g. “Can I call my friend?”)

CESSATION (e.g. “Let’s just call the game now”)

EXPRESSION OF (e.g. “I want to call for help”)

Who do you call when you need a friend?

What do you say when you call them?

Check out this dog phone call and information about April Fool’s Day!

Let’s share a time when someone pulled an April Fool’s prank or joke on you!

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Why do we celebrate April Fool's Day?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVrqs6_6xLU&ab_channel=MysteryScience

Courtesy of Mystery Science

Hotline Bling

- Drake

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxpDa-c-4Mc&ab_channel=DrakeVEVO

Courtesy of Drake

Call Me Maybe

- Carly Rae Jepsen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWNaR-rxAic&ab_channel=CarlyRaeJepsenVEVO

Courtesy of Carly Rae Jepsen

I Just Called to Say I Love You

• Stevie Wonder
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O6kqjYZs0E&ab_channel=MASTERRJ
• Courtesy of Master RJ

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Let’s listen to a song with the word call!

Let’s create our vision of our clean and healthy earth.

Ways we can use the word: race

SHARE INFORMATION: (e.g. I want to race)

DIRECT ACTION: (e.g. race me)

ASK FOR HELP: (e.g. help me race)

AFFIRM: (e.g. yes, I want to race)

We need to race to help keep the monarch population healthy!

Why 90% of Monarch Butterflies disappeared.

What can we do to help the Monarch Butterflies?

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Why 90% of Monarch Butterflies Disappeared?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h06zkEG7a4k&ab_channel=Seeker

Courtesy of Seeker

Butterfly Drawing

How to Draw a Realistic Butterfly: Time Lapse

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JRt4f7PxGA&t=31s&ab_channel=CircleLineArtSchool

Courtesy of Circle Line Art School

Are we on a race against time to save the planet?

Climate Change: It’s Real. It’s Serious. And it’s up to us to Solve it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok8rMT2KCy0&ab_channel=NationalGeographic

Courtesy of National Geographic

Earth Day- A call to action

Earth Day, A Call to Action

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxK4AeycEeA&ab_channel=CheetahConservationFund

Courtesy of Cheetah Conservation Fund

Let’s take ACTION!

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What can we do to help save our Earth?

Let’s read: All About Trees

By J32Walton

https://tarheelreader.org/2021/10/23/all-about-trees-2/

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Arbor Day- Why Are Trees Important?

The Benefits of Trees

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6VvooVLgq4&ab_channel=EarthConservation

Courtesy of Earth Conservation

Would you like to plant a tree?

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What kind?

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Let’s read about: Animals Living in Trees

By Maria Owida

https://tarheelreader.org/2022/04/09/animals-living-in-trees/

Ways we can use the word: here

SHARE INFORMATION: (e.g. I’m here)

ASK A QUESTION: (e.g. are you here?)

DIRECT ACTION: (e.g. come here)

NEGATE: (e.g. not here)

Imagine: You won a raffle and your school will be paying for an all-inclusive trip to anywhere in the world.

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I want to go here!

Where would you go?

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Show us on the map!

World Map Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9YzH3WEh70&ab_channel=DanielleMayer

Courtesy of Danielle Mayer

Question of the day:

Why are we here in speech?

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What is your favorite song here? Why?

Here Comes the Sun

• The Beatles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQetemT1sWc&ab_channel=TheBeatlesVEVO

Courtesy of The Beatles VEVO

Here We Go Again

• Demi Lovato

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMHHUsQRmvo&ab_channel=HollywoodRecordsVEVO

Courtesy of Hollywood Records VEVO

Come Back, Be Here

• Taylor Swift

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKOUpbVNjc0&ab_channel=jessaesc

Courtesy of Jessaesc

Ways we can use the word: nice

EXPRESSION OF HAPPINESS/RELIEF/CALM (e.g. This weighted blanket feels nice!”)

COMMENT (e.g. “I like your artwork. It looks so nice!”)

REQUEST (e.g. “Can we do something nice and fun today?”)

AFFIRMATION (e.g. “Nice job!”

How can we help and be nice to the Earth?

Do you think April Fool’s Day is a nice holiday or a mean holiday?

Which one do you think is a nice song?

Nice To Meet Ya

• Niall Horan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7jeYJA9bgY&ab_channel=NiallHoranVEVO

Courtesy of Niall Horan VEVO

Wouldn’t it be Nice

• The Beach Boys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lP8BZcyoEQ&ab_channel=TheBeachBoysVEVO

Courtesy of The Beach Boys VEVO

Nice N’ Easy

• Frank Sinatra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6_ivUkCHWY&ab_channel=FrankSinatraVEVO

Courtesy of Frank Sinatra VEVO

Ways we can use the word: mean

EXPRESS FEAR/FRUSTRATION (e.g. “You are being so mean to me!”)

CLARIFY (e.g. “I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings”)

SHARE INFORMATION (e.g. “Words mean different things!”)

DESCRIBE (e.g. “That dog looks very mean with his teeth showing.”)

Ways we can use the word: have

QUESTION (e.g. Do you have your crayons?)

COMMENT/CLAIM OWNERSHIP (e.g. I have that!)

COMMENT (e.g. Have a good time! Have fun!”)

MAND (REQUEST) (e.g. Can I have a cracker?)

Have you heard of the verb, have?

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If not, check out this introduction video for the word, have.

Can you decorate these sentences with the word, have?

• I go bathroom.
• My cat, June.
• I leave now.
• She nice eyes.
• Can I cupcake, please?

Have, Has, Had

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkbjCY2kCuc&ab_channel=LearnEasyEnglish

Courtesy of Learn Easy English

What do you and your family have to do during Spring?

Spring is a time for cleaning, holidays, gardening and helping the earth.

Let’s have a dance party!

Haven’t Met You Yet

• Michael Buble’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AJmKkU5POA&ab_channel=MichaelBubl%C3%A9

Courtesy of Michael Buble

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

• Cyndi Lauper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIb6AZdTr-A&ab_channel=CyndiLauperVEVO

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Courtesy of Cyndi Lauper

Have It All

• Jason Mraz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFkTu8Y1KLs&ab_channel=JasonMraz

Courtesy of Jason Mraz

Ways we can use the word: for

SHARE INFORMATION: (e.g., I bought my mother flowers for her birthday.)

NEGATION/DENY: (e.g., That is not what it’s used for.)

COMMENT: (e.g., That’s good for a laugh.)

ASK A QUESTION: (e.g., What are we eating for dinner?)

ANSWER A QUESTION: (e.g., Yes, that is for him.)

GET HELP: (e.g., I need ice for my knee?)

INITIATE: (e.g., Are you ready for a fun night?)

DIRECT ACTION: (e.g., Please purchase tickets for the movie online.)

DISAGREE: (e.g., I don’t think that movie would be good for children.)

What are some things you can do for Earth Day?

Our Planet, Our Home

An Earth Day Perspective

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DQeFmWUyd8&ab_channel=NASA

Courtesy of NASA

Ways we can use the word: grow

DESCRIBE: (e.g. “It is growing”)

COMMAND: (e.g. “Make it grow”)

REQUEST INFORMATION: (e.g. “Did it grow?”)

Would you Rather

grow Cherry Blossoms or Tulips?

Cherry Blossoms-Japanese TikTok

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bM9geHwTXRc

Courtesy of Travel With Sneha

Tulip Festival 2021 at the Tulip Garden in Srinagar.....

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2nfctKvNkLw

@unboxtravelmore5984

What have you learned about growing up?

70 People Ages 5-75: Advice For Someone Younger Than You?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyLFl-O3L0g&ab_channel=Glamour

Courtesy of Glamour

How have you grown since the beginning of the year?

Ways we can use the word: climb

SHARE INFORMATION: (e.g. I want to climb)

DIRECT ACTION: (e.g. climb up that tree)

ASK FOR HELP: (e.g. help me climb)

AFFIRM: (e.g. yes, I like to climb)

NEGATE: (e.g. no, I don’t like to climb)

Where would you rather climb during Spring Break?

Or Or

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Or Or

Eiffel Tower

Taj Mahal

Golden Gate Bridge

Ferris Wheel

Statue of Liberty

Matterhorn

Volcano

Roller Coaster

Would you try to make this climb? Why?

Free Solo - Official Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XhsuT0xctI&ab_channel=MadmanFilms

Courtesy of Madman Films

Do you remember the Giving Tree?

What happens in this story?

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In this story, _______.

Animated Children’s Book Presents- The Giving Tree (By Shel Silverstein)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFQZfeHq9wo&t=175s&ab_channel=AnimatedChildren%27sBooks

By Animate Children’s Books

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Which version of “The Climb” do you like best? Why?

The Climb

• Miley Cyrus
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2zyeVRcbs&ab_channel=HollywoodRecordsVEVO
• Courtesy of Hollywood Records VEVO

The Climb

• High School Musical the Musical the Series
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhTeVDkdHDk&ab_channel=DisneyMusicVEVO
• Courtesy of Disney Music VEVO

The Climb

• Boyce Avenue (acoustic cover)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5YWN1EQuvQ&ab_channel=BoyceAvenue

Courtesy of Boyce Avenue

What are you wearing today?

Let’s ask around to learn more about everyone’s outfit!

�These are my shoes.

They are _______.

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�These are my pants.

They are _______.

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�These are my socks.

They are _______.

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Ways we can use the word: slide

ASK A QUESTION: (e.g. where’s the slide?)

SHARE INFORMATION: (e.g. that’s the slide)

REQUEST: (e.g. can we slide together?)

ASK FOR HELP: (e.g. help me slide)

How do you slide into someone’s DMs?

Sliding into someone’s direct message on Instagram means saying something to start a conversation and get to know the other person.

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What are some things you can say to start a conversation?

Let’s Dance! Do you know the Electric Slide?

Electric Slide Dance Instruction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17ViCtd-dt4&ab_channel=DirtRoadDancing

Courtesy of Dirt Road Dancing

How to do the Electric Slide-Sexy Dance Moves

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv2qKpna3lM&ab_channel=Howcast

Courtesy of Howcast

Slide

- Goo Goo Dolls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP4qdefD2To&ab_channel=GooGooDolls

Courtesy of GooGoo Dolls

Slide

- Calvin Harris ft. Frank Ocean & Migos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ee4QjCEHHc&ab_channel=CalvinHarrisVEVO

Courtesy of Calvin Harris

Slide

• H.E.R ft YG
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUJloylmEZM&ab_channel=HERMusicVEVO
• Courtesy of HER Music VEVO

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Let’s listen to a song with the word slide!

Ways we can use the word: skip

DIRECT ACTIONS (e.g. Let’s skip! Skip on over here!)

ASK A QUESTION (e.g. Did you skip that part? Want to do this now, or skip it?)

COMMENT: (e.g. You skipped my turn!)

Habits to skip to protect our Earth on Earth Day!

What will you skip to help reduce your carbon footprint?

“I’ll skip the disposable coffee cup.”

How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdiA12KeSL0&ab_channel=HotMess

Courtesy of Hot Mess

How do you celebrate Ramadan? Let’s read about it!

During Ramadan, celebrators skip meals during the day.

How does (or do you think) it feels to skip meals?

• It (might) feel ________.
• It (might) feel ________.
• It (might) feel ________.
• It (might) feel ________.

We Celebrate Ramadan

https://shared.tarheelreader.org/shared/read/we-celebrate-ramadan

Ways we can use the word: swim

SHARE INFORMATION: (e.g. I like to swim)

ASK A QUESTION: (e.g. can you swim?)

AFFIRM: (e.g. yes, I like to swim)

ASK FOR HELP: (e.g. help me swim)

REFUSAL: (e.g. No, I won’t swim)

COMPLAIN: (e.g. The water is cold, I don’t want to swim)

Will you go swimming over spring break? Where?

Let’s watch “Just Keep Swimming!”

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Where are they swimming?

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They swim in ________.

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How do they feel?’

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They feel __ when ___.

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What else happens?

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Just Keep Swimming-Finding Nemo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9FGsJ3PYVw&ab_channel=DisneyKids

Courtesy of Disney Kids

Ways we can use the word: score

ASK QUESTIONS (e.g. What’s the score? Did you see me score a goal? Who’s keeping score?)

SHARE INFORMATION (e.g. I got a high score. I saw him score.)

EXPRESS OPINIONS (e.g. I did not think my score was fair. John Williams has the best film score. We have a score to settle.)

INSTRUCT (e.g. You will score your partner’s test. Write your score on the board. We will keep score as we play.)

People may play pranks on you during April Fools Day…

How will you settle the score?

First: What does the saying, “settle the score” mean?

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How can we “settle the score” after our friend pranks us?

• Add some lemon or salt to their water when they’re not looking.
• Fill an empty hand sanitizer with clear glue and offer it to your friend.
• What else can you think of…

*Pranks should always be harmless fun. Do not hurt or embarrass your friends!

Watch this video and see how well we can sort recyclables for Earth Day…

What was your score?

SCORE BOARD

Recycling for Kids | Recycling Plastic, Glass and Paper | Recycle Symbol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jQ7y_qQYUA&ab_channel=KidsAcademy

Courtesy of Kids Academy

Ways we can use the word: kick

SHARE INFORMATION: (e.g. let’s kick that ball)

ASK FOR HELP: (e.g. help me kick)

NEGATE: (e.g. don’t kick that)

ASK A QUESTION: (e.g. did you kick that?)

How did your family kick off Spring during the break?

Let’s have a conversation! We can ask our friends how they kicked off spring and talk about what we did!

Let’s review some ways to kick-start your home garden!

Do you like gardening?

Would you use these tips yourself or recommend them to a friend?

What tip will you use to kick-start your garden?

5 Best Gardening Tips For Beginner Gardeners Part One [Kick Start Your Victory Garden]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pVYl0fnnTU&ab_channel=GardeninginSmallSpaces

Courtesy of Gardening in Small Spaces