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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 9, Lesson 1, “Learning Humanity from Literature,” reinforces the vocabulary word humanity. Students will learn examples of humanity from a poem. Additionally, students will create their own sentences that demonstrate their comprehension of the word humanity. Finally, students will practice their reading and conversation skills by sharing sentences with classmates. SUGGESTED TIME: 20 minutes RELATED SUBJECT: English Language Arts LEARNING OUTCOMES: Listen to a read aloud to reinforce understanding of English sentence structure, syntax, and grammar Practice reading aloud to a partner to support reading comprehension Spell, define, and give an example of humanity Compose sentences that demonstrate comprehension of the word humanity 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: A posterboard for students to draw the collaborative class portrait Poem: “Human Family” by Maya Angelou from AllPoetry.com Video: Read aloud of “Human Family” recited by a student at Boston Renaissance Charter School (~2 min) Prohuman Grade 1 Unit 9 Worksheet 1: Learning Humanity From Literature VOCABULARY: Humanity: I see that every person is special. People are more alike than unalike. We all need to work together to make our lives better. 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.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses. 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 Civic Character A Know, understand, and practice 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 A2 Explain why it is important for everyone to be respectful, courteous and polite 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 A Demonstrate the ability to empathize and take the perspective of others, including demonstrating awareness of cultural differences and respect for human dignity Social-Awareness A3 Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to others Social-Awareness A4 Describe ways in which people are similar and different 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 humanity. Write humanity on the board. Ask students to spell humanity on their worksheet. Read the poem “Human Family” by Maya Angelou and/or play the video Read aloud of “Human Family” recited by a student in the 2018 Dr. Roger F. Harris Oratorical Society at Boston Renaissance Charter School (~2 min) Ask students how the poem shows the meaning of humanity. Have students complete the sentences on their worksheets. Ask students to read their sentences to a partner. Activity: Let’s draw our class family. Have each student draw a picture of one of the other students on a large sheet of paper for a class family portrait. EXTENSION ACTIVITIES - SUGGESTIONS Talk with your students about times that you have seen examples of people demonstrating humanity. 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 humanity, despite hardships. GRADE 1 UNIT 9 WORKSHEET 1: LEARNING HUMANITY FROM LITERATURE Humanity: I see that every person is special. People are more alike than unalike. We all need to work together to make our lives better. Write the word humanity: ACTIVITY: Write 1 sentence that explains how the poem “Human Family” shows the meaning of humanity. Write 1 sentence that explains a time when you showed humanity.

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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 9, Lesson 2, “Learning Humanity from a Nonfiction Text,” reinforces the vocabulary word humanity. Students will read a nonfiction text that shows how a real person demonstrated humanity. 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 that demonstrate their reading comprehension. SUGGESTED TIME: 20 minutes RELATED SUBJECT: English Language Arts LEARNING OUTCOMES: Practice reading independently to develop reading comprehension skills Spell, define, and give an example of humanity Compose 3 sentences that demonstrate comprehension of the word humanity Demonstrate understanding of standard English sentence structure and grammar Practice reading and conversation skills by sharing sentences with classmates VOCABULARY: Humanity: I see that every person is special. People are more alike than unalike. We all need to work together to make our lives better. REQUIRED MATERIALS: A small paper cup for each student Video: Celebrate 20 Years of Clean Water with Ryan’s Well Foundation by Ryan’s Well Foundation (~3 min) Prohuman Grade 1 Unit 9 Worksheet 2: Learning Humanity 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 Moral Character A Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of honesty and integrity, caring and compassion, gratitude, and the courage to take initiative Moral Character A5 Understand why caring and being concerned for the well-being of others is a character strength Moral Character B3 Share an example of when you practiced caring as a character strength Performance Character A Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of self-discipline, responsibility, goal setting and grit Performance Character A4 Explain why it is important for everyone to set goals Civic Character A Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good Civic Character A4 Describe what it means to be a volunteer (at home, school, in the community) 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) Self-Management A3 Explain the different ways people respond to problems and challenges (e.g., ask for help, try harder, learn from mistakes) Social-Awareness A Demonstrate the ability to empathize and take the perspective of others, including demonstrating awareness of cultural differences and respect for human dignity 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 continue to learn about humanity. Write humanity on the board. Ask students to spell humanity on their worksheets. Ask students what we learned about humanity in the previous lessons. Activity: give each student a paper cup and tell them to go, one by one, to the class sink or drinking fountain and fill up their cups, then return to their seats. Ask the students if it was easy or hard for them to get water. Tell the students that not everyone in the world is able to get clean water so easily. Play the video: Celebrate 20 Years of Clean Water with Ryan’s Well Foundation by Ryan’s Well Foundation (~3 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. Ask students to complete their worksheets. Have students take turns sharing their sentences with a partner. EXTENSION ACTIVITY Organize a class fundraiser for Ryan’s Well with Ryan’s Well fundraising ideas and resources. GRADE 1 UNIT 9 WORKSHEET 2: LEARNING HUMANITY FROM A NONFICTION TEXT Humanity: I see that every person is special. People are more alike than unalike. We all need to work together to make our lives better. Write the word humanity: NONFICTION TEXT: RYAN’S HUMANITY In 1998, when Ryan Hreljac was 6 years old and in the first grade, he learned from his teacher that people were sick and some were even dying because they didn’t have clean water. His teacher said that some people walked for hours in Africa just to get dirty water. Ryan went home and asked his mom and dad to help. After a few days, they told him he could do extra chores to earn the $70 he thought would build a well. He thought that’s all it would take to solve the world’s water problem. He worked for four months to earn his first $70. Then he learned that it was really going to cost $2,000 to build a well in a place like Uganda. He also learned that the problem was way bigger than he first thought. Ryan started speaking to service clubs, school classes, and to anyone who would listen so that he could raise money for his first well at Angolo Primary School in Uganda. That’s how his first grade project became Ryan’s Well Foundation. Now, more than 20 years later, Ryan’s Well Foundation has supported water projects in 17 countries. Right now, the foundation is working on making sure there is safe water in three countries: Malawi, Uganda, and Ghana. They help people of all ages to take action and effect positive change in the world. Source: https://ryanswell.ca/about-us/our-story ACTIVITY: Write 1 sentence that explains how Ryan showed humanity. Write 1 sentence that explains how Ryan’s humanity helped other people. Write 1 sentence about how you can show humanity.

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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 9, Lesson 3, “Writing a Narrative About Humanity,” reinforces the vocabulary word humanity. Students will practice their narrative writing skills by writing a story of three sentences, with a beginning, middle, and end, that shows how they demonstrated humanity. SUGGESTED TIME: 20 minutes RELATED SUBJECT: English Language Arts LEARNING OUTCOMES: Demonstrate understanding of the word humanity Write a narrative with a beginning, middle, and end Demonstrate understanding of standard English sentence structure and grammar VOCABULARY: Humanity: I see that every person is special. People are more alike than unalike. We all need to work together to make our lives better. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Prohuman Grade 1 Unit 9 Worksheet 3: Writing a Narrative About Humanity 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.L.1.1.B Use common, proper, and possessive nouns. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.C Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs in basic sentences (e.g., He hops; We hop). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.D Use personal, possessive, and indefinite pronouns (e.g., I, me, my; they, them, their, anyone, everything). 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.E Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.4 Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.6 Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.3 Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, 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 Moral Character A Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of honesty and integrity, caring and compassion, gratitude, and the courage to take initiative Moral Character A5 Understand why caring and being concerned for the well-being of others is a character strength Moral Character B3 Share an example of when you practiced caring as a character strength 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 B2 Demonstrate the ability to be respectful, courteous and polite Self-Awareness A2 Identify personal strengths (e.g., honesty, curiosity, listening) Social-Awareness A Demonstrate the ability to empathize and take the perspective of others, including demonstrating awareness of cultural differences and respect for human dignity 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 a personal story about humanity, of three sentences, with a beginning, middle, and end. Write humanity on the board. Here is an example of a story about a time I showed humanity. Write on the board: Beginning: I saw a little boy in the lunch room sitting without any food. I asked him if he had his lunch, and he said that he forgot his lunch money. Middle: I thought that I would show humanity and help him. End: I gave the boy money so he could buy lunch. Now you will think of a time when you showed humanity and write your own story. NOTE: Collect and keep the worksheet on the following page for the next day’s lesson in which students will share their stories with a partner. GRADE 1 UNIT 9 WORKSHEET 3: WRITING A NARRATIVE ABOUT HUMANITY Humanity: I see that every person is special. People are more alike than unalike. We all need to work together to make our lives better. Write the word humanity: ACTIVITY: Write 3 sentences that explain a time when you showed humanity. Beginning: Middle: End:

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 9, Lesson 4, “Sharing Stories About Humanity,” reinforces the vocabulary word humanity. Students will practice their reading skills by reading their stories to a partner and their listening skills by listening to their partner’s stories. Then, students will participate in a class discussion about the different ways students showed humanity. Finally, students will write two examples, on their worksheets, using complete sentences, of how other students showed humanity. 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: Humanity: I see that every person is special. People are more alike than unalike. We all need to work together to make our lives better. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Prohuman Grade 1 Unit 9 Worksheet 4: Sharing Stories Of Humanity 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 Moral Character A Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of honesty and integrity, caring and compassion, gratitude, and the courage to take initiative Moral Character A5 Understand why caring and being concerned for the well-being of others is a character strength Moral Character B3 Share an example of when you practiced caring as a character strength Civic Character A Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good Civic Character A4 Describe what it means to be a volunteer (at home, school, in the community) 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 A Demonstrate the ability to empathize and take the perspective of others, including demonstrating awareness of cultural differences and respect for human dignity 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 stories about humanity (from the previous lesson’s worksheet) with a partner. Circle the room to support the students as they take turns reading their sentences to their partner (10 min). Now we will talk about how students in our class showed humanity. Who would like to raise their hand and tell me how they showed humanity? Write 3 examples on the board, with the student’s name and a brief description of what they said (5 min). Finally, we will write on our worksheet two sentences about what we’ve heard. For example, a sentence could be, “Ava showed humanity by taking her friend who was hurt on the playground to see the school nurse.” GRADE 1 UNIT 9 WORKSHEET 4: SHARING STORIES OF HUMANITY Humanity: I see that every person is special. People are more alike than unalike. We all need to work together to make our lives better. ACTIVITY: Write 2 complete sentences about how your classmates showed humanity.