Identify Vocabulary Words

Theme: We Have LeadersType: Before ReadingDuration: 10 minutes

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Instructional Routine

  1. Introduce the topic words
  2. Display the article "Who Are School Leaders?" and read the title.
    Note: The article is presented in three levels. Select the level that is appropriate for the majority of students' needs and abilities.
  3. Preview the article.
    1. Point out the text structure and any text features used in the article, including headings, titles, underlined and bolded words, photos, illustrations, etc.
    2. Preview the illustrations. Have students predict what they think the article may be about. Discuss students’ responses. Point to the picture of a teacher helping students while they write.
      SAY: I see this person helping students with their writing. I know that leaders who help students learn in school are called teachers. I think this article might be about the different leaders in school and how they help students.
  4. Introduce the Learning Goal
    SAY: Today, the goal is to remember a school leader and how they help at school.