Kite Fest

Kite Fest
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DISCUSS:
If you could design and build a kite, what would yours look like?
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DISCUSS:
Do you think YOU could build a kite after reading this? What do you
notice about Zuri’s instructions on how to build a kite?
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DISCUSS:
Now that we know the exact name of each part on a kite, how can we
change Zuri’s first 2 instructions? What suggestions would you give her?
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Get your supplies.
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In today’s lesson, you’ll need someone to share ideas with. This could
be a partner, or someone you sit near. When everyone knows who
their talk partner is, move on to the next step.
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Point to number 3. Let’s read the sentence together.
Make a confused face when you hear the word “pieces!”
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Discuss with your partner: Watch this video and decide what
vocabulary word you could use instead of pieces. Hint: Use your
diagram to help you find the right word.
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Cross out the word “pieces” in the first version of the sentence.
Fill in the correct vocabulary word in the blank.
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Point to number 4. Let’s read the sentence together.
Make a confused face each time you hear the word “piece!”
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Discuss with your partner: Watch this video and decide what
vocabulary words you could use instead of piece. Hint: You can
use your diagram to help you find the right word.
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Cross out the word “piece” in the first version of the sentence.
There are 2. Fill in the correct vocabulary words in the blank.
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Point to number 5. Let’s read the sentence together.
Make a confused face each time you hear the word “piece!”
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Discuss with your partner: Watch this video and decide what
vocabulary word you could use instead of piece.
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Cross out the word “piece” in the first version of the sentence.
There are 2. Write your sentence on the lines below.
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Point to number 6. Notice how this time there is no sentence
with the word “piece.”
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Discuss with your partner: Watch this video for the last step.
How would you write a sentence describing this step?
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Write your sentence on the lines below.
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Click the arrow when you’re ready to move on.
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Students will...

Print Prep
  • learn the importance of using domain-specific vocabulary in their writing.

  • add specific vocabulary to sentences about kite building.

  • use vocabulary words to add more clarity to their writing and help their readers feel like experts.
Build a Kite worksheet 1 per student
Kite Diagram worksheet 1 per student
Prep Instructions
  • Students will use the diagram as a kite vocabulary word bank.

  • We suggest students work in pairs. Homeschool students can work on their own.

Introduction

10 mins

Writing Activity

20 mins

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Writing

Writing

Take a blank piece of paper and fold it in half. Then fold it in half again so that when you unfold it you have 4 squares. Pick four vocabulary words from your kite diagram. You will write the word, define it in your own words, then draw a picture of the word in the box.

Partner Activity

Partner Activity

Work with a partner and write a few sentences on how you would fly your kite. If you’ve never flown a kite, take your best guess on how you would get the kite to fly in the air. Make sure to use your diagram to help you use the right vocabulary words in your writing.

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Domain Specific Vocabulary Lesson 1: Kite Fest

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