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Constitution day is September 17!

Constitution Day


Constitution day is September 17!  Here are some resources for you...

Have you heard of Mr. Bett's class?  He has amazing videos that he sings to modern songs.  His channel is:  https://bit.ly/2xmU76S

Check out this one about the Constitution.  It's a Despacito parody.

If you're looking for a close reading activity, here is one from Fifth in the Middle on TPT.  It's perfect for grades 4-7.

In case you didn't know, there is an actual Constitution Day web site!  Check it out!  

Here is a lesson you can do.  

Start with the constitution!

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

Then use a word cloud generator such as wordclouds.com or wordle.  They need to choose 7-9 key words.  The words chosen the most will be the largest.

Using the largest key words, they can then create a summary sentence.  They should post that sentence on a padlet.  Make sure to sign in and create your Padlet first.  You can sign in with your Google account.  The you will have all their work in one place.

Hope this is helpful for you!!

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How can I make your job easier this year?  Let me know in the comments.  If I use your ideas for a blog post, you will win $10 to Teachers Pay Teachers.  Even better, if I use your ideas to make a resource in my store, LisaTeachR's Classroom, I'll send you a free copy of that resource! 

Wednesday

Do you know Yuyi Morales?


Do you know Yuyi Morales?


I first discovered Yuyi through her book Viva Frida! in 2014.  The art was so beautiful, vibrant and different from anything I'd ever seen, I knew she was great!

Viva Frida 



Frida Kahlo is one of my absolute faves!  I want my students to appreciate her work and influence as much as I do!  The art with puppets is absolutely beautiful.



Niño Wrestles the World

She does it again!  Fwap!  Crunch!  She writes and illustrates this fun book which will teach your little ones about cultural elements of Mexico.  It's so funny and my kids love it.



Dreamers

This is her latest work and it is just magic!  It's about Yuyi and her son and their experience as immigrants.  The text is lyrical and dreamlike.  The colors are vibrant and bold.  You have to have this book!

Enjoy these magical tales!!   If you'd like some resources for these, check out my TPT store!  Hope they're useful for you.  

Check out these blogs for more ideas!





        

Monday

Great Picture Books with a Latin Bent

Great Picture Books with a Latin Bent

Great books for Hispanic Heritage month!  September 15 to October 15!

Drum Dream Girl
 This was inspired by Milo Castro Zaldarriaga, a Chinese-African Cuban girl who wanted to be a drummer when girls were not allowed to be.  


Diego Rivera  His World and Ours
We all know Diego Rivera's work but this book gives a little more background especially for children.  The illustrations are by Duncan Tonatiuh who is amazing!

Viva Frida 

Frida Kahlo is one of my absolute faves!  I want my students to appreciate her work and influence as much as I do!

Separate in Never Equal
Do you know the story of Sylvia Mendez?  She and her family fought for equality back when Latino kids were segregated in California.

Danza!
This is about Amalia Hernandez, the founder of ballet Folklorico.  Her Ballet is still performing in Mexico City today.

Nino  Wrestles the World
I love me some Yuyi Morales!  She writes and illustrates this fun book which will teach your little ones about cultural elements of Mexico.

and another celebrating diversity in general...
The Day You Begin
Everybody is different but how do you handle it?  Are you brave?  This is a great book about diversity and appreciating similarities and differences.  Jacqueline Woodsen always creates magic with her storytelling.

Enjoy these magical tales!!


        
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