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Children will learn the sequence of how a Macy’s parade balloon is made.
holidays
engineering
key details, vocabulary, sequencing, writing
read a diagram
helium, sculptor, sketch
SL.2.3, RI.2.1, RI.2.3, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, L.2.1
K
520L
Provide students with some background on Macy’s parade balloons.
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video “Making Macy’s Parade Balloons.” 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 helium, sculptor, and sketch.
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.
The “Thankful Search and Find” game is not only fun but it also builds vocabulary as it reminds students of what they can be thankful for on Thanksgiving.
You can use our printable worksheets to focus on important ELA skills. Here's how.
ELA Focus: Vocabulary (15 min.)
Editor’s Pick: Writing (15 min.)
ELA Focus: Sequencing (15 min.)
Here is a past issue you can use to extend your lesson on Thanksgiving traditions::
You can find a higher-Lexile-level and a lower-Lexile-level version of the article online here: