The Country Family

Description

Students will:
• 􏰀 Identify the key characteristics and differences between “towns” and “the country” or “countryside” during the colonial period of American history
• 􏰀 Explain that long ago, during the colonial period, families who lived on farms in the country were largely self-sufficient, and that all family members had many daily responsibilities and chores
• 􏰀 List similarities and differences between modern family life and colonial family life
• 􏰀Identify reasons why people who lived in the country traveled to town

The Read-Aloud Anthology contains background information and resources that the teacher will need to implement the Domain, including an alignment chart for the domain to the Common Core State Standards; an introduction to the domain including necessary background information used in teaching, a list of domain components, a core vocabulary list for the domain, and planning aids and resources.

The Flip Book contains three sections:
1. The Tell It Again! Flip Book, which contains images that accompany the Read-Aloud Anthology, presented in sequential order;

2. The Tell It Again! Posters, which may be cut out and displayed on the classroom wall for the duration of the domain; and

3. The Tell It Again! Multiple Meaning Word Posters, which likewise may be cut out and displayed on the classroom wall for the duration of the domain.

The Image Cards contain of a set of 12 images on cards, used for extension activities in Listening & Learning strand lessons.

This Supplemental Guide is designed as a companion to the Read-Aloud Anthology for the domain. The Supplemental Guide is intended to be used by general education teachers, reading specialists, English as a Second Language (ESL), and special education teachers, as well as teachers seeking an additional resource for classroom activities.