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This lesson introduces a unit on defining family. Students will discuss what family means to them and then individually create a word map listing who they consider family. They will also make a mind map identifying characteristics of their family. To begin, the teacher will read a book about different types of families and lead a discussion with questions about the students' own definitions. Students will then reflect independently in their sketchbooks. The lesson closes by having students share some of their thoughts with a neighbor.

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Lesson 1

This lesson introduces a unit on defining family. Students will discuss what family means to them and then individually create a word map listing who they consider family. They will also make a mind map identifying characteristics of their family. To begin, the teacher will read a book about different types of families and lead a discussion with questions about the students' own definitions. Students will then reflect independently in their sketchbooks. The lesson closes by having students share some of their thoughts with a neighbor.

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Lesson 1: Introduction of Unit: What Does Family Mean to You?

By Miriam Montano
Essential Question
What does family mean to you? Who do you consider to be your family?
Key Concept
Family, personal definition of family
Discussion Question
Who is your family? What does the word family mean to you? What do you feel in
unique to your idea of family?
Lesson Objectives:
After the introductory discussion, students will, in their sketchbook, individually list
who/what they believe is a part of their family using a word map of their choice (e.g.
word web).
During their reflection time, students will use their sketchbook to identify their family
characteristics through the use of a mind map.
Student Materials:
Sketchbooks, pencils
Teacher Materials:
The Family Book by Todd Parr
Lesson 1- Day 1
1. Introduction/Motivation:
The class will sit in the center of the room and I will read aloud a book called,
The Family Book by Todd Parr.
Students go back to seats after story to prepare for next activity
2. Guided Practice
I will verbally introduce students to the projects main concept of family.
Students will then reflect on the topic through a class discussion based on the
following questions: Who is your family? What does the word family mean to
you? What do you feel in unique to your idea of family? Depending on the
answers, I may change or add some of the questions.
3. Independent Practice
Volunteer students will pass out sketchbooks for an individual reflection
Students will list who/what they believe is a part of their family using a word map
of their choice (e.g. word web).
Students will have 2 minutes to reflect on their written thoughts. After this short
reflection, students will use another sketchbook page to identify their family
characteristics through the use of a mind map.
4. Closure
I will ask that students share with their neighbor some of their thoughts on their
definition of family (sharing this will help students think about and reflect on new
ways of defining family).

5. Formative Evaluation
I will check that students have completed the two reflection pages in their
sketchbook.
6. Classroom Management Procedures
Introduction (8 mins)
Guided Practice (5 mins)
Independent Practice *
o Sketchbook Reflection 1 (12 mins)
o Sketchbook reflection 2 (12 mins)
Closure (6 mins) *
Clean up (2 mins)
* During sketchbook reflections I will walk around the class to make sure students are on
task. I will also do this during closure activity to make sure students are talking about the
appropriate subjects

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