Learn how to use the Comparative Input Chart and Poetry in English and Spanish!
How to use this strategy:
1. Start off with a blank piece of butcher paper, and pencil in your input chart
2. Prep your photos (click HERE for the photos for this Comparative Input Chart)
3. Teach it! Use the 7 Hip Pocket Tools to make this lesson engaging and effective!
Use these poems in English or Spanish to teach about Presidents. Each lesson builds upon new ELA skills.
Lesson 1: Read/sing poetry with students with hand gestures to practice the high-level language. See example below:
Lesson 2: Read poem, add pictures for comprehension for vocabulary words. See example below:
Lesson 3: Read poem, highlight key/unknown words and start adding ELA skills from your standards. See example below:
Lesson 4: Read poem, and continue adding new ELA skills each time you process the poetry. See example below:
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