LESSONS

Fiction

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 9, Lesson 1, “Learning Humanity from Literature,” reinforces the vocabulary word humanity. Students will learn examples of humanity from a contemporary work of children’s literature. Additionally, students will write their own sentences about humanity. Finally, students will practice their reading and conversation skills by sharing their 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 Compose sentences about the text and about 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 large sheet of paper and adhesive for a class mural Paints or markers for each student Book: Hey, Wall: A Story of Art and Community by Susan Verde and/or Read aloud of Hey, Wall by StoryTown (~3 min) Prohuman Grade 2 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.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.A Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable 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.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.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.2.3 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. 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 Intellectual Character A3 Recognize different approaches to problem-solving Intellectual Character B3 Apply different problem-solving approaches 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 B2 Demonstrate the ability to be respectful, courteous and polite Civic Character B4 Share with family, teachers and friends the ways in which you volunteer at home, school, and in the community 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 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 Ask students what humanity means. Give them the definition of 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. Read the book: Hey, Wall: A Story of Art and Community by Susan Verde or Play the video: Read aloud of Hey, Wall by StoryTown (~3 min) Ask students to answer the questions on their worksheet. Ask students to read their sentences to a partner. Tell the class that we will do an activity where we work together to make our classroom beautiful. Activity: Have students paint a mural on a large sheet of paper taped to the wall in which each student draws/paints another student. EXTENSION ACTIVITIES - SUGGESTIONS Talk with your students about times you have people demonstrating humanity. You could give examples of family, friends, and/or historical or current public figures. Talk with your students about times when you have demonstrated humanity, despite hardships. GRADE 2 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. ACTIVITY: Answer the following questions by using complete sentences. What did you notice about how this book was written? What was the problem in the book that the people helped to solve? How did the people in the book Hey Wall show humanity by serving as volunteers to help their community? What is one way that you have shown humanity to help your community in the past? What is one way that you can show humanity to help your community in the future?

Nonfiction

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 9, Lesson 2, “Learning Humanity from a Nonfiction Text,” reinforces the vocabulary word humanity. Students will learn about humanity from a nonfiction text. Additionally, students will practice their reading comprehension skills by 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: Listen to a read aloud to develop reading comprehension skills Compose 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 REQUIRED MATERIALS: A globe or a map Book: If the World Were a Village by David J. Smith Video: Read aloud of If the World Were a Village by Rachel Moyer (~8 min) Prohuman Grade 2 Unit 9 Worksheet 2: Learning Humanity from a Nonfiction Text 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.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.A Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable 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 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 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 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. Ask the students how many countries there are in the world. Tell students there are 193 countries in the world, according to the number of member states of the United Nations. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if you had been born in another country? Have each student close their eyes, spin the globe, and point until they touch a country that is not the U.S. Have students look up one fact about that country, write it down, and share it with the class. Read the book aloud to the class If the World Were a Village by David J. Smith or Play the video: Read aloud of If the World Were a Village by Rachel Moyer (~8 min) Have students write the answers to the worksheet questions. Have students take turns sharing their sentences with a partner. GRADE 2 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. ACTIVITY: What are three facts you learned about humanity from the book If the World Were a Village by David J. Smith? 1. 2. 3.

Social Studies

Geography

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 9, Lesson 3, “Writing an Informative Text About Humanity,” reinforces the vocabulary word humanity. Students will write an informative text in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section. SUGGESTED TIME: 20 minutes RELATED SUBJECT: English Language Arts LEARNING OUTCOMES: Demonstrate comprehension of the word humanity. Write an informative text about humanity that introduces the topic, uses facts and definitions to develop points, and provides a concluding statement or section Demonstrate understanding of standard English sentence structure and grammar REQUIRED MATERIALS: Prohuman Grade 2 Unit 9 Worksheet 3: Writing an Informative Text About Humanity 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.W.2.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section. 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.2.2 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 Civic Character B2 Demonstrate the ability to be respectful, courteous and polite 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 LESSON PROCEDURE Today we will write an informative text that features four facts we learned from the book If the World Were a Village by David J. Smith. An informative text introduces a topic, uses facts and definitions to develop points, and provides a concluding statement or section. Write on the board: Writing an Informative Text about Humanity Let’s work together by filling out our worksheet. Topic: The book If the World Were a Village helps us to understand humanity by imagining the whole population of the world as a village of just 100 people. Fact 1: Of the 100 people in the imaginary global village, 60 are from Asia. Fact 2: Of the 100 people, 15 are from Africa. Now each student will finish this informative text, on their worksheet, by writing two more facts and a conclusion about what they learned about humanity from the book If the World Were a Village by David J. Smith. 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 2 UNIT 9 WORKSHEET 3: WRITING AN INFORMATIVE TEXT 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. ACTIVITY: Write an informative text with four facts you learned about the world’s people from the book If the World Were a Village by David J. Smith. Topic: Fact 1: Fact 2: Fact 3: Fact 4: Conclusion:

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 9, Lesson 4, “Sharing Informative Texts About Humanity,” reinforces the vocabulary word humanity. 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 humanity. Finally, students will participate in a class discussion about how they have shown 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 REQUIRED MATERIALS: Prohuman Grade 2 Unit 9 Worksheet 4: Sharing Informative Texts About Humanity 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.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.2.6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.8 Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text. 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.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.2.6 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. 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 Civic Character B2 Demonstrate the ability to be respectful, courteous and polite 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 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 LESSON PROCEDURE Today we will read our informative texts about humanity (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 partners. (10 min) Now we will write one sentence on our worksheet that explains how we showed humanity in the past. Finally, we will write one sentence on our worksheet that explains who we will show humanity in the future. Ask students who would like to raise their hands and share how they have shown humanity. GRADE 2 UNIT 9 WORKSHEET 4: SHARING INFORMATIVE TEXTS 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. ACTIVITY: Write a sentence about a time in the past when you showed humanity. Write a sentence about who you will show humanity to in the future.