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Grade 2: Module 1: Overview
Preparation and Materials
See each Unit Overview for a list of any unusual physical materials required (such as puppets or props) for module lessons.
Note: Accountable independent reading begins as a formal homework routine in grade 3. Based on your school’s stance on homework, you may consider starting this in grade 2. Refer to the Module 1 Appendix for Independent Reading: Sample Plans and Grade 3: Module 1: Unit 2: Les- son 2 for recommendations on how to more formally launch independent reading. Refer to the Recommended Texts list for appropriate titles aligned to the module topic.
Technology & Multimedia
Tool Name
Purpose in This Unit
Suggested Use in This Unit
Website URL
Google Docs
Complete notebooks.
• Students complete their notebooks in Google Docs.
https://www.google.com/ docs/about/
Speech to Text (many newer devices already have this capability. There also free apps for this purpose, including Dictation.io)
To create writing by speaking
• Students complete their notebooks by speaking rather than writing or typing.
Dictation.io: https:// dictation.io/speech
Seesaw
Create student learning portfolios to share with other students, families.
• Video/audio record student discussions and performances to share with families and other students.
http://web.seesaw.me
Schools around the world – in pictures
Additional research
• Students look at pictures of schools and classrooms around the world for additional research whole
group, small group or independently.
“Schools around the world – in pictures”.
The Guardian. Web. Jun 8, 2016. <https://www. theguardian.com/world/ gallery/2015/oct/02/ schools-around-the- world-un-world-teachers- day-in-pictures>
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