I. ABSTRACT
A. (Provide a concise abstract (100 words or less) of your unit on a Core Knowledge topic. Describe the focus of your unit and the Core Knowledge content taught in it.)

II. OVERVIEW
A. Concept Objectives (List the same ones used within the individual lessons.)
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B. Content from the Core Knowledge Sequence (List specific content from the Core Knowledge Sequence that will be covered in the unit.)
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C. Skill Objectives (List specific skills to be taught in each lesson – and use the same ones from your lessons.)
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III. BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
A. For Teachers (Cite up to three resources to increase the teacher’s knowledge for teaching this unit.)
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B. For Students (Identify topics introduced in previous units or grade levels that provide students with necessary prior knowledge.)
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IV. RESOURCES (Provide a list of key resources-literature selections, activity books, AV materials, etc.-that are critical in teaching this unit.)
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V. LESSONS
(Organize each day into a lesson incorporating the following):
Lesson One: Title (Each lesson title should reflect specific Core Knowledge content)
A. Daily Objectives (Lesson content, concept objectives, and skill objectives should all be listed in the Overview section as well.)
1. Concept Objective(s)
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2. Lesson Content
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3. Skill Objective(s)
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B. Materials (List the materials a teacher must have in order to teach this lesson. Itemize the list and reference the item if it is included in the handouts i.e., (Appendix A, B, etc.)
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C. Key Vocabulary (List and define Core Knowledge vocabulary (and sayings) that will be introduced in the lesson.)
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D. Procedures/Activities (List the steps in how the teacher proceeds when teaching this lesson. Include procedures for integrating subjects—where appropriate—motivating activity to introduce the lesson, additional activities and assignments that will lead to student learning. Provide step-by-step directions through the use of brief action statements i.e., Brainstorm possibilities; read (book title); record responses.)
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E. Assessment/Evaluation (Identify the method used (or provide the actual assessment used) to assess learning in this lesson. Provide any follow-up activity by which the children can demonstrate their mastery of the lesson.)
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VI. CULMINATING ACTIVITY (Optional)
A. (Describe how to end the unit and make connections to student learning. These could include field trips, guest speakers, project options, etc.)

VII. HANDOUTS/WORKSHEETS (Please include copies of all handouts, worksheets, teacher-made tests, etc., needed to teach this unit.)
IMPORTANT: Copyrighted material should only be cited by source, not photocopied.
Directions for Appendices
1. Any handout should be labeled as an Appendix.
2. Position all appendices at the end of the unit.
3. Appendices should be labeled in alphabetical order according to their position in the unit. Don’t forget to include the title of your unit too!
4. If a handout consists of more than one page, each page should be labeled with the same letter.
5. “Appendix” should be centered at the top of each page, allowing for a one inch margin.

VIII. BIBLIOGRAPHY (Provide complete bibliographic information and when available, addresses, ISBN numbers and telephone numbers i.e., Hirsch, Jr. E.D. What Your First Grader Needs to Know. New York: Dell Publishing, 1991, ISBN 0-385-31026-9
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