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Kira-Kira - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6

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Critical thinking skills chart matching Bloom's six levels to the Kira-Kira chapter questions and writing tasks
Skills chart in the teacher guide
Table of contents: teacher guide, questions for Chapters 1–16, writing tasks, word search, quiz and answer key
Contents page listing all sections
Assessment rubric for comprehension, content, style and conventions at Levels 1–4, with strengths and next steps
Rubric for writing tasks and organizers
Teacher guide introduction: novel themes, Before You Read and After You Read activities, and the answer key format
Teacher guide page on how the kit is organized
Notes on the three graphic organizers: Different Perspectives chart, Flow Chart and Word Web, on pages 53–55
Guide to using the three graphic organizers
Bloom's Taxonomy pyramid of six thinking levels, from Remembering to Creating, plus teaching strategies
Bloom's Taxonomy and teaching strategies
Story summary: Katie's Japanese-American family in 1950s Georgia and sister Lynn's illness, plus a reading list
Story summary and further reading
Vocabulary words for each chapter group, Chapter 1 to 16, from dismay, vow and sweltering to dignity and injustice
Chapter-by-chapter vocabulary list
Cynthia Kadohata author biography: born in Chicago in 1956, first novel The Floating World in 1989, with her photo
First student handout: author spotlight
Chapter One before-reading questions on the 1950s and a vocabulary match: frank, vow, dismay and 5 more
Chapter 1 Before You Read page, Part A
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Grade 5, 6

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About This Product

The Kira-Kira - Literature Kit Grade 5-6

This comprehensive educational resource guides fifth and sixth-grade students through the Newbery Medal-winning novel, promoting both language arts and literature comprehension.

Vocabulary Prompts

The kit includes vocabulary prompts that enhance students' understanding of key words in the story. It enhances their existing vocabulary knowledge while presenting newer words for them to learn.

Comprehension Activities

Adaptable Assessments:

There are comprehension activities strategically placed so that educators can assess student understanding at any point during the story. Whether used in a full-class activity, group sessions, or as individual homework assignments they encourage critical thinking.

Fosters Empathy & Acceptance:

A major theme explored is the prejudice faced by minority groups—an important topic relevant to present-day society. This fosters a discussion on empathy and acceptance among students.

Educational Tools

  • Filling missing word passages from text excerpts
  • Creating flow charts illustrating events
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    These tools convert passive reading into an active learning experience ensuring optimal retention of information learned from these resources.

Kinesthetic Learning Resources:

Additional features include crosswords or word searches aligned with state standards encouraging diverse modes of learning. Coping with Loss: A Tactful Approach: :

The plot centres around dealing with familial loss—a sensitive area which is addressed tactfully along factual lines as well as emotionally engaging retelling making it suitable across socio-emotional dimensions too .
The kit is loaded onto easily usable PDF files facilitating straightforward deployment on digital platforms—making it an essential addition to every educator's toolbox irrespective of whether they are engaged at public institutions or managing homeschool curriculums.


Conclusion: :

The seamless blend of facts and emotions make the Kira-Kira - Literature Kit Grade 5-6 an exciting and engaging tool. Educators can utilize this resource to facilitate discussions, fosters literary appreciation among learners, making education enjoyable and interactive.

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