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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Second Languages — Kindergarten

Goal 5: COMPARISONS - The learner will develop insight into the nature of language and culture by comparing his/her own language(s) and culture(s) to others.

Objective 5.03. Identify similarities and differences of intangible products (e.g., songs, rhymes, folktales) of the target cultures and his/her own.

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The alphabet is historic: The Roman alphabet is our alphabet
This is the third lesson of a four-lesson EDSITEment curriculum unit titled “The Alphabet is Historic.” In this lesson, students learn about the culture and history of Ancient Rome and then compare Roman letters to their own alphabet. This lesson... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Second Languages)
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The alphabet is historic: The Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Romans, and us
This is the final lesson in a four-lesson EDSITEment curriculum unit titled “The Alphabet is Historic.” In this lesson, students consolidate the knowledge gained in the three previous lessons concerning the origins and development of the alphabet.... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Second Languages)
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The alphabet is historic: The Phoenicians and the beginnings of the alphabet
This is the first lesson in a four-lesson EDSITEment curriculum unit titled “The Alphabet is Historic.” In this lesson students learn about the ancient Mediterranean civilization of Phoenicia and then identify some of the letters in the Phoenician... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Second Languages)
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The alphabet is historic: The Greek alphabet: More familiar than you think!
This is the second lesson in the four-lesson EDSITEment curriculum unit titled “The Alphabet is Historic.” In this lesson, students learn about the culture and history of Ancient Greece and then identify letters from the Greek alphabet. This... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Second Languages)
Provided by: 94