Social Studies - 1st Grade
Standard 2 Objective 2
English Language Arts Grade 1
Reading: Literature Standard 1
English Language Arts Grade 1
Speaking and Listening Standard 1 a.
English Language Arts Grade 1
Speaking and Listening Standard 1 b.
Students will learn that there are rules to be followed or jobs to be done in the classroom. Students will also learn how to listen and speak to others.
A and B Listening
Green Light-Go Behaviors
Doing Our Jobs
Additional Resources
Book
In a democratic society, citizens are expected to be responsible for their own actions by following and obeying the laws (rules) of the land. The purpose of this lesson is to teach the students there are rules to be followed or jobs to be done in the classroom. If students choose to follow rules or do their job, there are positive consequences. If students choose to not follow the rules, there are negative consequences. In this lesson, students also learn how to listen and speak to others. This lesson is best taught at the beginning of the year.
2. Develop social skills and ethical responsibility.
3. Demonstrate responsible emotional and cognitive behaviors.
6. Communicate clearly in oral, artistic, written, and nonverbal form.
Invitation to Learn
Before reading Stellaluna to the class, ask students to pay close
attention to how Stellaluna behaves or acts with the birds. Also ask
them to be thinking about why Stellaluna acts like she does. After
reading the story, lead a discussion using the previous questions. Explain
that throughout the day or week, students will be learning about
important life skills. Some skills they will need to know at school, while
many will be used outside of school, just as Stellaluna used different
skills in different situations in the story. Help students understand how
this is similar to Stellaluna.
Instructional Procedures
A and B Listening
Green Light-Go Behaviors and Red Light-Stop Behaviors
Doing Our Jobs
Now that the students understand how to be good listeners and
speakers, as well as what behaviors are acceptable and
unacceptable, they are ready to learn what their jobs are as first
graders.
Students write in a journal and reflect on how they performed their job and how it made them feel.
Family Connections
Research Basis
Faye, J. & Funk, D. (1995). Teaching with Love and Logic. Taking Control of the Classroom. Love and Logic Press.
Research shows that when children are taught responsibility for their behavior, they are prepared to function more readily in the real world. It also helps develop independent thinking.
Young, K.R., West, R.P., Marchant, M., Morgan, C.J., & Mitchem, K. (1997). Prevention Plus: A comprehensive school program approach for the prevention of antisocial behavior. Logan: Utah State University, Institute for the Study of Children, Youth, and Families at Risk.
This study states that modeling is the most effective way to communicate specific positive student behaviors. Further more, it is essential that we have the students practice behaviors themselves through role play situations.