Let's Go Fly a Kite

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In this unit we are discussing wind. Students will make observations and test predictions about the wind. Then we will make kites and fly them. For our language arts component, we will analyze a book about flying a kite. Although wind is our theme, the skill I teach is having discussions with peers. The students will learn to use talk partners to better understand concepts of literature and science.

OBJECTIVE

Students will:

1. Discuss literature with peers
2. Use the terms character, plot, and setting
3. Make and test predictions
4. List things that fly

LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: Discovering Wind
Lesson 2: Discovering Flight
Lesson 3: Literature Analysis

REPRODUCIBLES
Wind Prediction Sheet (PDF)
Observation Sheet (PDF)
Setting Analysis Sheet (PDF)
Plot Analysis Sheet (PDF)
Character Analysis Sheet (PDF)

CULMINATING ACTIVITY

Students will have a kite-flying day. They will fly their kites and discuss how wind and air help the kites fly.

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