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The Prohuman Grade 2 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 4, Lesson 1, “Learning Curiosity from Literature,” reinforces the vocabulary word curiosity. Students will learn an example of curiosity from a contemporary adaptation of a classic literary work. Additionally, students will write their own questions. Finally, students will practice their reading and conversation skills by sharing their questions 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 curiosity Compose 3 questions about things that they want to know 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: The Three Questions (Based on a story by Leo Tolstoy) by John J. Muth and/or Video: Read aloud of The Three Questions by Anne Jahnke (~6 min) Prohuman Grade 2 Unit 4 Worksheet 1: Learning Curiosity from Literature VOCABULARY: Curiosity: I want to learn new things. ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5 Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7 Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry, in the grades 2-3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.F Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.A Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.B Build on others' talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4.A Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL (CSED) NATIONAL STANDARDS MET Moral Character A5 Understand why caring and being concerned for the well-being of others is a character strength Intellectual Character A1 Describe what it means to be curious Intellectual Character B1 Demonstrate genuine curiosity related to learning something new 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 curiosity. Write curiosity on the board. Ask students what curiosity means. Give students the definition of curiosity: we want to learn and understand new things. Without giving any information, show students this painting, Helping Hands by James Clarke Hook. Ask the students: What is happening in this picture? Ask the students: What are they curious about? Give students the context: This painting was done in 1865 by the English artist James Clarke Hook, and it is called Helping Hands. Read the book The Three Questions (Based on a story by Leo Tolstoy) by John J. Muth or play the video. Video: Read aloud of The Three Questions by Anne Jahnke (~6 min) Ask students about the structure—the beginning, middle, and end. Ask the students how Nikolai showed curiosity. Have students complete their worksheets. Have students read their sentences to a partner. EXTENSION ACTIVITIES - SUGGESTIONS Talk with your students about times you have seen people demonstrating curiosity. You could give examples of family, friends, and/or historical or current public figures. Talk with your students about times you have demonstrated curiosity, despite hardships. GRADE 2 UNIT 4 WORKSHEET 1: LEARNING CURIOSITY FROM LITERATURE Curiosity: I want to learn new things. ACTIVITY: Write a complete sentence that explains the three things about which Nikolai was curious. Write three questions for which you would like to find the answers: 1. 2. 3.

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The Prohuman Grade 2 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 4, Lesson 2, “Learning Curiosity from a Nonfiction Text,” reinforces the vocabulary word curiosity. Students will learn examples of curiosity from a nonfiction text. 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: 1 hour RELATED SUBJECT: English Language Arts LEARNING OUTCOMES: Practice reading independently to support reading comprehension Compose sentences that demonstrate comprehension of the word curiosity Demonstrate understanding of standard English sentence structure and grammar Practice reading and conversation skills by sharing sentences with classmates REQUIRED MATERIALS: 1 balloon for each student Video: The Sticky Balloon Trick by SciShowKids (~1 min) Video: 15 Year-Old Kelvin Doe Wows MIT by THNKR (~10 min) Prohuman Grade 2 Unit 4 Worksheet 2: Learning Curiosity from a Nonfiction Text VOCABULARY: Curiosity: I want to learn new things. ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.2 Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 2 topic or subject area. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.4.B Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.C Decode regularly spelled two-syllable words with long vowels. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.D Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.E Identify words with inconsistent but common spelling-sound correspondences. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3.F Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.4.A Read grade-level text with purpose and understanding. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.4.B Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.4.C Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.A Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.B Build on others' talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.2 Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4.A Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. 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 A1 Describe what it means to be curious ✔ Intellectual Character A3 Recognize different approaches to problem-solving ✔ Intellectual Character B Apply and demonstrate the character strengths of curiosity, carefulness, intellectual autonomy and humility, open-mindedness, and critical thinking ✔ Intellectual Character B1 Demonstrate genuine curiosity related to learning something new ✔ 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 ✔ 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 curiosity. One thing that many people have been curious about throughout history is electricity. Ask students: What is electricity? Give the definition: a form of energy that comes from charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current. Let’s create static electricity. Give each student a balloon and have them blow them up. Help them tie the balloons. First, have the students try to make the balloons stick to the wall and ask them what happens. Second, have students rub the balloons on their shirts, gently and quickly, for 20 seconds, then stick them to the wall. Ask the students: Why do they think the balloons stick to the wall after rubbing them on their shirts? Explain that when you rub a balloon against your clothing and then stick it to a wall, it's a demonstration of static electricity. The rubbing transfers electrons, making the balloon negatively charged, which then attracts to the wall's positive charges. Play the video: The Sticky Balloon Trick by SciShowKids (~1 min) Today we will learn about an amazing kid who was curious about electricity. He was interested in how batteries make electricity. While static electricity and batteries both involve electricity, they work differently. As we just learned, static electricity is a buildup of charge due to an imbalance, not a stored energy source. Batteries store chemical energy that is converted into electrical energy. Let’s learn about how Kelvin learned how to make batteries and other things. Play the video: 15 Year-Old Kelvin Doe Wows MIT by THNKR (~10 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 text aloud to the class. Ask students how Kelvin showed curiosity. Have students answer the questions on the worksheet. Have students take turns sharing their sentences with a partner. GRADE 2 UNIT 4 WORKSHEET 2: LEARNING CURIOSITY FROM A NONFICTION TEXT Curiosity: I want to learn new things. NONFICTION TEXT: KELVIN’S CURIOSITY Kelvin Doe is from Africa. He was born in a country called Sierra Leone. Kelvin wanted to become a scientist to help people in his country. When he was eleven, he started teaching himself engineering. He was curious about how to make batteries. He searched trash cans for spare or broken parts. After several tries, he made his own batteries by wrapping acid, soda, and metal in tape. He used these batteries to power lights in people’s homes. He also made generators using only things he picked up around the house or in the trash. In 2012, Kelvin created a radio station for his community. He did this by making a homemade FM transmitter from parts he found in the trash. A transmitter makes radio waves from an antenna and uses them to send and receive data. Kelvin broadcasted the news and played music under the name DJ Focus. In 2012, Kelvin became the youngest person in history to be invited to the Visiting Practitioner's Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). At age 20, he founded his startup, KDoe-Tech, and the Kelvin Doe Foundation that helps kids use their curiosity to make new things. Sources: https://www.blackhistory.mit.edu/archive/kelvin-doe-wows-mit-2012 https://aasd.umd.edu/undergraduate/unsung-hero-kelvin-doe https://www.caglobalint.com/post/kelvin-doe-self-taught-engineering-whiz-from-sierra-leone-1/ ACTIVITY: Write 1 sentence that explains how Kelvin showed curiosity: How do you think Kelvin’s curiosity and engineering work helps others? Write one sentence about this topic: What are you curious about?

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The Prohuman Grade 2 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 4, Lesson 3, “Writing a Narrative About Curiosity,” reinforces the vocabulary word curiosity. Students will have the opportunity to write narratives about how they, or a character they create, have shown curiosity. Students will recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure. SUGGESTED TIME: 20 minutes RELATED SUBJECT: English Language Arts LEARNING OUTCOMES: Demonstrate comprehension of the word curiosity Create a narrative that recounts a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events Include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings Use temporal words to signal event order Provide a sense of closure Demonstrate understanding of standard English sentence structure and grammar REQUIRED MATERIALS: Prohuman Grade 2 Unit 4 Worksheet 3: Writing a Narrative About Curiosity VOCABULARY: Curiosity: I want to learn new things. ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.3 Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.6 Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification. 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 A1 Describe what it means to be curious Intellectual Character A3 Recognize different approaches to problem-solving Intellectual Character B Apply and demonstrate the character strengths of curiosity, carefulness, intellectual autonomy and humility, open-mindedness, and critical thinking Intellectual Character B1 Demonstrate genuine curiosity related to learning something new Civic Character A Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good Civic Character B2 Demonstrate the ability to be respectful, courteous and polite 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 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 narrative about curiosity, with a beginning, middle, and end. We read two stories about curiosity, one about the character Nikolai from The Three Questions, the other a true story about Kelvin Doe. Our stories should do four things. Let’s go through all four things with an example story. First, the story should focus on either one event in detail, or a short sequence of events. I am going to write a story about a short sequence of events that explain how a character that I create, named Emma, showed curiosity. Second, the story should include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings. Third, the story should use temporal words to signal event order. Beginning: Emma had flown on an airplane with her family to Disney World, and she really wanted to understand how airplanes fly. Middle: Emma asked her mom to buy her a book about how airplanes fly. She read the book with excitement. Next, her dad showed her some videos about airplanes. She watched the videos many times, paying close attention. From the videos, she learned that airplanes fly by using specially designed wings, called airfoils, to lift the airplane and an engine to move it through the air. Finally, the story should provide a sense of closure. End: After reading the book and watching the videos, Emma learned how airplanes work. She was very happy that she followed her curiosity and learned something new. Now you will write your own story on your worksheet. 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 2 UNIT 4 WORKSHEET 3: WRITING A NARRATIVE ABOUT CURIOSITY Curiosity: I want to learn new things. ACTIVITY: Write a story about how you—or a character you create—show curiosity. Beginning: Middle: End:

The Prohuman Grade 2 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 4, Lesson 4, “Sharing Stories About Curiosity,” reinforces the vocabulary word curiosity. 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 curiosity. Finally, students will write two examples, on their worksheets, using complete sentences, of how other students showed curiosity. 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 REQUIRED MATERIALS: Prohuman Grade 2 Unit 4 Worksheet 4: Sharing Stories About Curiosity VOCABULARY: Curiosity: I want to learn new things. ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.2.4.B Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.A Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.B Build on others' talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1.C Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under discussion. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.2 Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.3 Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.4 Tell a story or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking audibly in coherent sentences. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.6 Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. 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 A1 Describe what it means to be curious Intellectual Character A3 Recognize different approaches to problem-solving Intellectual Character B Apply and demonstrate the character strengths of curiosity, carefulness, intellectual autonomy and humility, open-mindedness, and critical thinking Intellectual Character B1 Demonstrate genuine curiosity related to learning something new Civic Character A Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good Civic Character B2 Demonstrate the ability to be respectful, courteous and polite 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 read our stories about curiosity (from the previous lesson’s worksheet) with a partner. Circle the room to support the students as they take turns reading their stories to their partner. (10 min) Now we will discuss our stories about curiosity. Who would like to raise their hand and tell me how they, or the character in their story, showed curiosity? 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, “Jamila showed curiosity by wanting to know the biggest type of bird and learning that it is the ostrich.” GRADE 2 UNIT 4 WORKSHEET 4: SHARING STORIES OF CURIOSITY Curiosity: I want to learn new things. ACTIVITY: Write 2 complete sentences about how your classmate’s stories showed curiosity. 1. 2.