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Balloon Crew
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DISCUSS:
What did you notice about how the crew communicated while landing the balloon?
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What does partner work look and sound like to you?
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DISCUSS:
What would you do differently to make sure everyone’s ideas are heard?
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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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Look at number 1. Think of something that could go on top of your
monster balloon… like a hat… hair… or an accessory. Write your
answer here. If you need ideas you can use this idea bank.
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Look at number 2. Pick a number for how many eyes your monster
will have. Write a number between 1 and 8 here.
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Look at number 3. Think of what shape you want your monster’s
mouth to be. Write your answer here. If you need ideas you can
use this idea bank.
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Look at number 4. Pick a number for how many arms your monster
will have. Write a number between 1 and 5 here.
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Look at number 5. Pick what color your monster will be and write
it here.
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Decide with your partner which signal you would like to do together
and circle it on your page here. After you circle your choice, practice
with your partner.
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Take turns reading number 1 from your directions. When you’re
BOTH done talking, ask your partner questions if you’re confused,
do your signal, and then draw.
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Take turns reading number 2 from your directions. When you’re
BOTH done talking, ask your partner questions if you’re confused,
do your signal, and then draw.
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Take turns reading number 3 from your directions. When you’re
BOTH done talking, ask your partner questions if you’re confused,
do your signal, and then draw.
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Now take turns reading number 4 from your directions.
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Take turns reading number 5 from your directions.
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Click the arrow when you’re ready to move on.
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Grades 2-5

Partnering

Partnering

SL.2.1, SL.3.1, SL.4.1, SL.5.1

8 reviews

Students will...

Print Prep
  • learn a set of partnering expectations to apply to writing.

  • practice listening, asking questions, and following directions.
Monster Balloon worksheet 30 copies
Prep Instructions

We suggest assigning partners prior to the lesson.

Introduction

10 mins

Writing Activity

20 mins

Grades 2-5

Partnering

Partnering

SL.2.1, SL.3.1, SL.4.1, SL.5.1

8 reviews
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Partnering Lesson 1: Balloon Crew

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