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Children will examine and apply several strategies for practicing good work habits.
responsible decision making
key details, vocabulary, writing
RI.2.7 read a chart
responsible, routine
SL.2.3, RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, L.2.1
K
510L
Provide students with some background on responsibility.
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video “You Can Be Responsible.” After children have finished watching the video, discuss the following question:
Preview vocabulary (3 min.)
Next, play the online vocabulary slideshow. This issue’s featured words are responsible and routine.
Set a purpose for reading (5 min.)
Read together (20 min.)
Pass out the Read and Think printable. Use it to check comprehension as you read the issue together, pausing to ask the questions.
Assessment: Reading Quiz
Pass out the Reading Quiz to review key concepts from the issue and assess students’ proficiency on key nonfiction reading skills.
You can use our printable worksheets to focus on important SEL and ELA skills. Here’s how.
ELA Focus: Vocabulary (15 min.)
Editor’s Pick: Staying Focused (15 min.)
SEL Focus: Time Management (15 min.)
Here are two past issues you can use to extend your lesson on good work habits:
You can find a higher-Lexile-level and a lower-Lexile-level version of the article online here: