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The Prohuman Grade 1 curriculum is aligned to two sets of standards: Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Character and Social Emotional Development (CSED) National Guidelines. The full collection of units introduces all nine of the prohuman character strengths: optimism, grit, gratitude, curiosity, courage, compassion, fairness, understanding, and humanity. Unit 8, Lesson 1, “Learning Understanding from Literature,” reinforces the vocabulary word understanding. Students will learn the examples of understanding by comparing a classic and contemporary work of children’s literature. Additionally, students will create their own sentences that demonstrate their comprehension of the word understanding. Finally, students will practice their reading and conversation skills by sharing sentences with classmates. SUGGESTED TIME: 30 minutes RELATED SUBJECT: English Language Arts LEARNING OUTCOMES: Listen to a read aloud to reinforce understanding of English sentence structure, syntax, and grammar Spell, define, and give an example of understanding Compose sentences that demonstrate comprehension of the word understanding Demonstrate understanding of standard English sentence structure and grammar in writing and speaking Practice reading and conversation skills by sharing sentences with classmates REQUIRED MATERIALS: Book: Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Jan Brett or Video: Read aloud of Goldilocks and the Three Bears by My Cozy Corner (~8 min) Book: Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks! The Story of the Three Bears as Told by Baby Bear by Nancy Loewen or Video: Read aloud of Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks! by Learning Tree T.V. (~7 min) Prohuman Grade 1 Unit 8 Worksheet 1: Learning Understanding From Literature VOCABULARY: Understanding: I seek knowledge and try to learn the truth. I think about other people’s views that might be different from mine. ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.1.A Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.10 With prompting and support, read prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for grade 1. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.A Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.6 Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation. CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL (CSED) NATIONAL STANDARDS MET Intellectual Character A Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of curiosity, carefulness, intellectual autonomy and humility, open-mindedness, and critical thinking Intellectual Character B Apply and demonstrate the character strengths of curiosity, carefulness, intellectual autonomy and humility, open-mindedness, and critical thinking Civic Character A1 Understand why it is important to share, take turns, and follow rules (of a game, at home or school) Civic Character B1 Demonstrate the ability to share, take turns and follow rules (of a game, at home or school) Civic Character B2 Demonstrate the ability to be respectful, courteous and polite Self-Awareness A2 Identify personal strengths (e.g., honesty, curiosity, listening) Social-Awareness A3 Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to others Social-Awareness A6 Be able to tell stories and listen to stories told by others Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 1 Initiate and engage in conversation and social interactions with classmates, peers, and adults Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 7 Play games and appropriately participate in small group classroom activities 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) LESSON PROCEDURE Today we will learn about understanding. Write understanding on the board. Ask students to spell understanding on their worksheets. Explain that understanding means that we seek knowledge and try to learn the truth. We think about other people’s views that might be different from ours. Explain that the way we see things depends on our point of view. Show students the second image on this website: https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/brain/optical-illusions-and-how-they-work/selecting Ask how many students see a duck. Ask how many students see a rabbit. Explain that depending on what you look at, you see it differently. This works for stories too. Stories can be told from different perspectives, which changes the story. Read the book Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Jan Brett or play the video Read aloud of Goldilocks and the Three Bears by My Cozy Corner (~8 min) Read the book: Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks! The Story of the Three Bears as Told by Baby Bear by Nancy Loewen or play the video Read aloud of Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks! by Learning Tree T.V. (~7 min) Ask students how the book shows a new understanding of the classic story Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Have students answer the questions on their worksheets, using complete sentences. Ask students to write one sentence on their worksheet that explains a time when they showed understanding. Ask students to read their sentences to a partner. EXTENSION ACTIVITIES - SUGGESTIONS Talk with your students about times that you have seen examples of people demonstrating understanding. You could give examples of family, friends, and/or historical or current public figures. Talk with your students about times in your life that you have demonstrated understanding, despite hardships. GRADE 1 UNIT 8 WORKSHEET 1: LEARNING UNDERSTANDING FROM LITERATURE Understanding: I seek knowledge and try to learn the truth. I think about other people’s views that might be different from mine. Write the word understanding: ACTIVITY: Whose point of view is story 2 told from? What do we learn in story 2 that we didn’t know in story 1?

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The Prohuman Grade 1 curriculum is aligned to two sets of standards: Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Character and Social Emotional Development (CSED) National Guidelines. The full collection of units introduces all nine of the prohuman character strengths: optimism, grit, gratitude, curiosity, courage, compassion, fairness, understanding, and humanity. Unit 8, Lesson 2, “Learning Understanding from a Nonfiction Text,” reinforces the vocabulary word understanding. Students will read a nonfiction text that shows how a real person demonstrated understanding. Additionally, students will practice their reading comprehension skills by reading independently and hearing a reading from the teacher. Finally, students will create their own sentences and practice their reading and conversation skills by sharing sentences with classmates. SUGGESTED TIME: 20 minutes RELATED SUBJECT: English Language Arts LEARNING OUTCOMES: Read independently to support reading comprehension Spell, define, and give an example of understanding Compose sentences that demonstrate comprehension of the word understanding Demonstrate understanding of standard English sentence structure and grammar Practice reading and conversation skills by sharing sentences with classmates VOCABULARY: Understanding: I seek knowledge and try to learn the truth. I think about other people’s views that might be different from mine. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Video: Positive Current: Gitanjali Rao by Google (~4 min) Video: How to Choose a Solution to Build with Kid of the Year Gitanjali Rao by Technovation (~25 min) Prohuman Grade 1 Unit 8 Worksheet 2: Learning Understanding from a Nonfiction Text ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.1.A Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.B Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.G Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4.A Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4.C Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.2 Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.4 Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.10 With prompting and support, read informational texts appropriately complex for grade CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.G Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, because). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.B Use end punctuation for sentences. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.D Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.E Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.A Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.B Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.C Ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.2 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.6 Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL (CSED) NATIONAL STANDARDS MET Intellectual Character A Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of curiosity, carefulness, intellectual autonomy and humility, open-mindedness, and critical thinking Intellectual Character B Apply and demonstrate the character strengths of curiosity, carefulness, intellectual autonomy and humility, open-mindedness, and critical thinking Civic Character A Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good Civic Character B Apply and demonstrate the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good Civic Character A1 Understand why it is important to share, take turns, and follow rules (of a game, at home or school) Civic Character B1 Demonstrate the ability to share, take turns and follow rules (of a game, at home or school) Civic Character B2 Demonstrate the ability to be respectful, courteous and polite Self-Awareness A2 Identify personal strengths (e.g., honesty, curiosity, listening) Social-Awareness A3 Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to others Social-Awareness A6 Be able to tell stories and listen to stories told by others Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 1 Initiate and engage in conversation and social interactions with classmates, peers, and adults Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 7 Play games and appropriately participate in small group classroom activities 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) LESSON PROCEDURE Write understanding on the board. Ask students to spell understanding on their worksheets. Ask students what we learned about understanding from the last lesson. Play the video Positive Current: Gitanjali Rao by Google (~4 min) Have students read the nonfiction text on their worksheets independently, quietly to themselves. Circle the room to support the students. After giving the students 10 minutes to practice reading, then read the worksheet text aloud to the whole class. Have them answer the questions on their worksheets, in complete sentences. Have students share their sentences with a partner. Extension activity: Play the video: How to Choose a Solution to Build with Kid of the Year Gitanjali Rao by Technovation (~25 min) GRADE 1 UNIT 8 WORKSHEET 2: LEARNING UNDERSTANDING FROM A NONFICTION TEXT Understanding: I seek knowledge and try to learn the truth. I think about other people’s views that might be different from mine. Write the word understanding: NONFICTION TEXT: GITANJALI’S UNDERSTANDING When Gitanjali Rao was 11, she heard that lead had gone into the water in Flint, Michigan. If people drank the water, they would become sick. She wanted to help people test their water to make sure there was no lead in it. Gitanjali made a device she named Tethys, after the Greek goddess of fresh water. The device has an app that shows if the water is safe or not. Gitanjali has also used her understanding to create other things, including Kindly, an AI-based anti-cyberbullying service that aims to see and stop cyberbullying at an early stage. Sources: Gitanjali Rao personal website, Fast Forward: Gitanjali Rao ACTIVITY: Write 1 sentence that explains how Gitanjali showed understanding. Write 1 sentence that explains how Gitanjali’s understanding helped other people. Write 1 sentence about how you can show understanding.

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The Prohuman Grade 1 curriculum is aligned to two sets of standards: Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Character and Social Emotional Development (CSED) National Guidelines. The full collection of units introduces all nine of the prohuman character strengths: optimism, grit, gratitude, curiosity, courage, compassion, fairness, understanding, and humanity. Unit 8, Lesson 3, “Writing an Informative Text About Understanding,” reinforces the vocabulary word understanding. Students will write an informative text about understanding in which they name the topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure. SUGGESTED TIME: 20 minutes RELATED SUBJECT: English Language Arts LEARNING OUTCOMES: Demonstrate comprehension of the word understanding Write an informative text about understanding in which they name the topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure Demonstrate understanding of standard English sentence structure and grammar VOCABULARY: Understanding: I seek knowledge and try to learn the truth. I think about other people’s views that might be different from mine. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Prohuman Grade 1 Unit 8 Worksheet 3: Writing an Informative Text About Understanding ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.1.A Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.2 Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.3 Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.G Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, because). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.B Use end punctuation for sentences. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.D Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.E Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.6 Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL (CSED) NATIONAL STANDARDS MET Intellectual Character A Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of curiosity, carefulness, intellectual autonomy and humility, open-mindedness, and critical thinking Intellectual Character B Apply and demonstrate the character strengths of curiosity, carefulness, intellectual autonomy and humility, open-mindedness, and critical thinking Civic Character A Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good Civic Character B1 Demonstrate the ability to share, take turns and follow rules (of a game, at home or school) Civic Character B2 Demonstrate the ability to be respectful, courteous and polite Social-Awareness A3 Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to others Social-Awareness A6 Be able to tell stories and listen to stories told by others Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 1 Initiate and engage in conversation and social interactions with classmates, peers, and adults Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 7 Play games and appropriately participate in small group classroom activities 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) LESSON PROCEDURE Today we will write an informative text about how Gitanjali Rao showed understanding. An informative text names the topic, supplies some facts about the topic, and provides some sense of closure. Write on the board: Writing an Informative Text about Understanding Here is an example of an informative text about understanding: Topic: Understanding means that a person seeks knowledge and tries to learn the truth. I wanted to understand how many planets are in our solar system and what their names are, so I read a book about our solar system. Fact 1: There are eight planets in our solar system. Fact 2: The names of these planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Closure: I showed understanding by seeking knowledge about our solar system. Because I showed understanding, I now know all the planets and their names. Now each student will write their own informative text, on their worksheet, about how Gitanjali Rao showed understanding. NOTE: Collect and keep the worksheet on the following page for the next day’s lesson in which students will share their informative texts with a partner. GRADE 1 UNIT 8 WORKSHEET 3: WRITING AN INFORMATIVE TEXT ABOUT UNDERSTANDING Understanding: I seek knowledge and try to learn the truth. I think about other people’s views that might be different from mine. Write the word understanding: ACTIVITY: Write an informative text about how Gitanjali Rao showed understanding. Topic: Fact 1: Fact 2: Closure:

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The Prohuman Grade 1 curriculum is aligned to two sets of standards: Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Character and Social Emotional Development (CSED) National Guidelines. The full collection of units introduces all nine of the prohuman character strengths: optimism, grit, gratitude, curiosity, courage, compassion, fairness, understanding, and humanity. Unit 8, Lesson 4, “Sharing Informative Texts About Understanding,” reinforces the vocabulary word understanding. Students will practice their reading skills by reading their informative texts to a partner and their listening skills by listening to their partner’s informative texts. Then, students will write two sentences that name two ways they have shown understanding. Finally, students will participate in a class discussion focusing on how they have shown understanding. SUGGESTED TIME: 20 minutes RELATED SUBJECT: English Language Arts LEARNING OUTCOMES: Read aloud to a partner to support development of English pronunciation, syntax, and grammar Listen to a partners’ reading to develop active listening skills Participate in a class discussion to develop active listening and conversation skills Write complete sentences to practice correct English syntax and grammar VOCABULARY: Understanding: I seek knowledge and try to learn the truth. I think about other people’s views that might be different from mine. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Prohuman Grade 1 Unit 8 Worksheet 4: Sharing Informative Texts About Understanding ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.1.A Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.4.C Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.4 Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.A Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.B Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.6 Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL (CSED) NATIONAL STANDARDS MET Intellectual Character A Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of curiosity, carefulness, intellectual autonomy and humility, open-mindedness, and critical thinking Intellectual Character B Apply and demonstrate the character strengths of curiosity, carefulness, intellectual autonomy and humility, open-mindedness, and critical thinking Civic Character A Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good Civic Character B Apply and demonstrate the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good Civic Character A1 Understand why it is important to share, take turns, and follow rules (of a game, at home or school) Civic Character B1 Demonstrate the ability to share, take turns and follow rules (of a game, at home or school) Civic Character B2 Demonstrate the ability to be respectful, courteous and polite Self-Awareness A2 Identify personal strengths (e.g., honesty, curiosity, listening) Social-Awareness A3 Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to others Social-Awareness A6 Be able to tell stories and listen to stories told by others Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 1 Initiate and engage in conversation and social interactions with classmates, peers, and adults Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 7 Play games and appropriately participate in small group classroom activities 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) LESSON PROCEDURE Today we will read our informative texts about understanding (from the previous lesson’s worksheet) with a partner. Circle the room to support the students as they take turns reading their informative texts (written in Lesson 3) with their partner (10 min). Have students write one sentence on their worksheets that explains how they showed understanding in the past. Have students write one sentence on their worksheets that explains how they will show understanding in the future. Ask students who would like to raise their hand and share how they have shown understanding. GRADE 1 UNIT 8 WORKSHEET 4: SHARING INFORMATIVE TEXTS ABOUT UNDERSTANDING Understanding: I seek knowledge and try to learn the truth. I think about other people’s views that might be different from mine. ACTIVITY: Write a sentence about something you succeeded in understanding. Write a sentence about something you want to understand in the future.