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Kindergarten

Lesson

Learning Optimism From a Nonfiction Text

Lesson

Learning Optimism From a Nonfiction Text

Grade

Kindergarten

UNIT

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Optimism

Last Updated:

June 3, 2025

Unit 1, Lesson 3, “Learning Optimism from a Nonfiction Text,” reinforces the vocabulary word optimism. Students will learn the correct spelling of optimism, its definition, and examples from a nonfiction text. Finally, students will practice spelling optimism and copying a sentence about the topic.

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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, define, and give an example of optimism
Compose a sentence using the correct letters
Demonstrate understanding of standard English sentence structure and grammar in writing and speaking
Practice reading and conversation skills by sharing sentences with classmates

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REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Prohuman Kindergarten Unit 1 Worksheet 3: Learning Optimism from a Nonfiction Text

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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.L.K.1.A

Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

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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.SL.K.2

Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.6

Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.

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CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL (CSED) NATIONAL STANDARDS MET

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Self-Awareness A2

Identify personal strengths (e.g., honesty, curiosity, listening)

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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

Read the nonfiction text on the worksheet.
Have students take turns reading the nonfiction text to a partner.
Have students copy the sentence on their worksheets.

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KINDERGARTEN UNIT 1 WORKSHEET 3: LEARNING OPTIMISM FROM A NONFICTION TEXT

NONFICTION TEXT:

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

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If I have optimism about school, I will learn reading, writing, math, and more.

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ACTIVITY:

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Write the word optimism:

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_________________________________________________________________________

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Copy this sentence about optimism on the lines below:

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If I have optimism about school, I will learn reading, writing, math, and more.

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_________________________________________________________________________

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