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Kindergarten

Lesson

2

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Learning Optimism from Literature

Lesson
2
:

Learning Optimism from Literature

Grade

Kindergarten

UNIT

1

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Optimism

Last Updated:

June 3, 2025

Unit 1, Lesson 2, “Learning Optimism from Literature,” reinforces the vocabulary word optimism. Students will learn an example of optimism from a classic work of children’s literature. Additionally, students will practice spelling optimism and copy the definition of the word optimism.

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SUGGESTED TIME:

20 minutes

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  • Listen to a read aloud to reinforce understanding of English sentence structure, syntax, and grammar
  • Spell and define optimism
  • Demonstrate understanding of standard English sentence structure and grammar in writing and speaking 
  • Practice conversation skills in a class discussion 

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REQUIRED MATERIALS:

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VOCABULARY:

  • Optimism: I have hope and believe that my actions will help things to turn out well.

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ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.4

Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.10

Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1

Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1.A

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion).

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1.A

Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

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CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL (CSED) NATIONAL STANDARDS MET

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Self-Awareness A3

Explain the different ways people respond to problems and challenges (e.g., ask for help, try harder, learn from mistakes)

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Social-Awareness A3

Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to others

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Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 1

Initiate and engage in conversation and social interactions with classmates, peers, and adults

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Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 7

Play games and appropriately participate in small group classroom activities

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Responsible and Ethical Decision-Making 1

Describe a rule or principle that everyone should strive to live by (e.g., be kind, be honest, try your best)

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LESSON PROCEDURE

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  1. Play video The Tale of Two Frogs (~2 min) for the class.
  2. Have a class discussion about how the frog showed optimism.
    • Discussion questions could include:
      • What were the frogs looking for?
      • What problem did the two frogs face?
      • What did the frogs at the top of the pit tell the frogs?
      • Did the frogs at the top of the pit show optimism?
      • What did the first frog think, and what happened to him?
      • What did the second frog think, and what happened to him?
      • Which frog showed optimism?
  3. Have students complete their worksheets.

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KINDERGARTEN UNIT 1 WORKSHEET 2

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Circle the pictures that start with the same sound as frog:

‍Image Credit: August House Learning Resources | Tale of Two Frogs

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