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Daily Learning Targets
- Opening A:
- I can listen to the story “The Search for Names” and make connections to what I’m learning.
- Work Time A:
- I can tell what I notice about the letters in my name.
- I can explain the connection between words and letters.
- Work Time B:
- I can make curved and straight lines with my hands in the air and on Handwriting Paper.
In advance
- Prepare the Enlarged Handwriting Paper (to display).
- Gather materials for independent work rotations (see Independent Work Time).
Vocabulary
- Lesson-specific: letter, name, word
Materials
- Picture of a Teapot (from Lesson 1)
- Story: “The Search for Names” (Part 3) (one for teacher use; from Lesson 1)
- Student Name Cards (from Lessons 1 and 2)
- Enlarged Handwriting Paper (to display)
- Handwriting paper (one per student)
- Writing utensils (one per student; optional)
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