The Gift

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Mathematics Objectives:

2.C.1.a - Draw quadrilaterals.

3.C.1.b - Estimate and determine area of a composite figure.

6.C.1.a - Add, subtract, multiply and divide integers.

7.D.1.b - Identify mathematical concepts in relationship to other disciplines.

7.D.1.c - Identify mathematical concepts in relationship to life.

 Reading Objectives

1.D.1.a - Acquire new vocabulary through listening to, independently reading, and discussing a variety of literary and informational texts.

1.D.3.c - Use resources to confirm definitions and gather further information about words.

1.E.4.b - Identify and explain information directly stated in the text.

1.E.4.f - Connect the text to prior knowledge or personal experience.

2.A.1.a - Read, use, and identify the characteristics of primary and secondary sources of academic information such as textbooks, trade books, reference and research materials, periodicals, editorials, speeches, interviews, articles, non-print materials, and online materials, other appropriate content-specific texts.

2.A.2.b - Analyze graphic aids that contribute to meaning.

2.A.4.g - Synthesize ideas from text.

4.A.1.b - Select, organize, and develop ideas appropriate to topic, audience, and purpose.

4.A.2.e - Use writing-to-learn strategies such as reflective journals, metacognitive writings, and projections based on reflections to analyze and synthesize thinking and learning.

4.A.7.b - Use various information retrieval sources (traditional and/or electronic) to obtain information on a self-selected and/or given topic.

Social Studies Objectives:

2.B.1.a - Describe the effects of cultural exchange and interactions among Europeans, Africans, and Native Americans on the development of the United States.

2.B.1.b -  Examine how the diversity of the United States represents a blending of cultures and ideas from around the world.

4.B.1.a - Identify key ideas.

Technology Objectives:

1.A.1.b - Use keyboard and mouse effectively and efficiently.

2.B.1.b - Work cooperatively and collaboratively with others using technology.

3.A.1.a - Use technology tools, including software and hardware, to learn new content or reinforce skills.

3.C.1.b - Create new documents to complete learning assignments and demonstrate new understanding.

5.A.1.a - Select relevant information from appropriate technology resources.

 

Differentiation for Struggling Readers and Writers

word bank (below) glued in journal

pairing of more able readers and writers with struggling students

journal- a reference for students

graphic organizers - process map, friendly letter format, outline format

writing process worksheet

use of children's book to motivate

text and internet resources with many pictures/examples

 

The Gift” Word Bank

 

Quilt Words
analogous colors
backing
complimentary colors
design
fabric
history
material
memory
padding
patchwork
pattern
pins
primary colors
quilting bee
retirement
scissors
seam
secondary colors
sew
sewing machine
stitch
tertiary colors
thread
top layer
tradition

 

Math Words
area
composite figure
dimension
formula
geometric
hexagon
inches
length
line
measure
multiply
nine
parallelogram
pattern
polygon
quadrilateral
reflection
rhombus
rotation
square
symmetry
transformation
trapezoid
triangle
width

 

Resources

Text-Based Resources

Gibbons, Gail. (2004).  The Quilting Bee. New York:  HarcourtCollins.

Kough, Lynn. (2000). Quiltmaking for Beginners. Chicago:  Quilt Digest Press.

 

Web-Based Resources

Five Steps of the Writing Process. (n.d.) Retrieved June 25, 2009 from http://www.ezwebsite.org.

Friendly Letter Format. (n.d.)  Retrieved June 25, 2009 from http://www.chebeague.org/powellmcgillicuddy/socialstudieslinks/penpal/letterformat.html.

History of Quilting. (n.d.)  Retrieved June 25, 2009 from http://www.wku.edu/Library/onlinexh/naturesbounty/education/history.pdf.

Making a Nine Patch Quilt Block. (n.d.) Retrieved June 25, from http://www.essortment.com/all/makingquilt_rtbb.htm.

Patch Tool. (n.d.)  Retrieved June 25, 2009 from http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=27.

Quilt Blocks Galore.(n.d.) Retrieved June 25, 2009 from http://www.quilterscache.com/QuiltBlocksGalore.html.

Quilt Patterns Through Time.(n.d.) Retrieved June 25, 2009 from http://www.womenfolk.com/quilt_pattern_history/.

Traditional Quilt Square Channel Block. (n.d.) Retrieved June 25, 2009 from http://home.howstuffworks.com/traditional-quilt-blocks.htm.

Teacher Created Resources. (n.d.) Retrieved June 25, 2009 from http://www.theteachersguide.com/Edgraphicscolor.html.

 

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