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Astronomy Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthologys

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This Astronomy Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthologys unit plan also includes:

CKLA Domain 6: Astronomy (.html)
Entire Unit (.zip)
Flip Book: Astronomy (.pdf)
Image Cards: Astronomy (.pdf)
Read-Aloud Supplemental Guide: Astronomy (.pdf)
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A read-aloud anthology focuses on astronomy. Each week for three weeks, first graders are introduced to and listen to a text, answer comprehension questions, then complete extensions that include a learning activity and skills practice. Take-home materials are available.

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Concepts

astronomy, astronomers, space, stars, the moon, the solar system, constellations, the sun, reading, read-alouds, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, responding to reading, informational texts

Instructional Ideas

Align the unit with a science unit that covers astronomy
Create a themed focus wall that goes along with the unit's concepts

Classroom Considerations

Part six in an 11-uni series created by Core Knowledge for first graders
Requires projection to view images and ample prep time to copy the many documents needed and gather other materials

Pros

The unit scaffolds information from unit to unit and within the lesson; complete the unit or series in order
Provides plenty of information and detail to plan and execute the unit successfully

Cons

None

Common Core

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