This is a multi-task unit using the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII as the source of information. Students learn the history of these brave, but slowly disappearing, soldiers of WWII while learning literacy tasks as varied as writing poetry. using cause/effect, creating posters, or any other of the 20 tasks listed in the Teacher's Guide.
Graphic organizers for the unit are the following:
Task
Letter Form
Fact Sheet
Vocabulary Thinking
Vocabulary Words
Vocabulary Application
Main Idea/Detail
Headlines
10 Most Important Words
Telegraph
Fact/Opinion
Cause/Effect
Story Tree
Rubrics
I haven't used this yet, but will use it next year when I teach American History. I just happened to see it and decided to download it now rather than take a chance of not finding it next year when I want it.
April 29, 2011
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Like most of you reading this profile, I am a lover of children, a care-giver, and a dedicated teacher. I spent 32 years in the classroom before retiring several years ago. During my tenure as a teacher in the elementary grades, I was on a myriad of writing committees, including those that developed the benchmarks for the district. As a literacy coach, I was able to present at both local and state levels at both the Reading and Math conferences. I co-authored a book, Beyond Book Buddies, by Corwin Press. I have also written for the internet and been a critical reader for both Scott Foresman and Corwin Press. As a teacher I wrote and received many grants at both the state and local level. During these last years, I have been writing units of study for my daughter who teaches in Texas. She has been able to use and adapt them for her Special Ed students of high school age, a task for all teachers using units and lessons of study written by others. The method of teaching should be the decision of the teacher and should meet the needs of the students he/she teaches.
