116 Presidents and American Symbols: Supplemental Guide 7A | Te d d y Ro o s eve l t
- Explain that Theodore Roosevelt had the nickname “Teddy” and that
stuffed bears were called teddy bears in honor of Teddy Roosevelt.
Tell students that they will learn about how these toys became called
teddy bears. - Distribute Response Card 4 (Theodore Roosevelt) to each student.
Ask volunteers to describe each image on the Response Card.
Correct responses as necessary. Tell students that they will use this
Response Card to discuss today’s read-aloud and in future read-
alouds.
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Compassion- In today’s read-aloud you will hear that Teddy Roosevelt showed
compassion on an animal while he was hunting and did not kill that
animal. - Say the word compassion with me three times.
- Compassion is a feeling of concern and the desire to help.
- The man showed compassion for the lost dog and gave it some food
and water. - Tell your partner about a time you showed compassion for a person
or an animal. Use the word compassion when you tell about it.
Purpose for Listening
Tell students that today’s read-aloud is about the twenty-sixth president
of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. Tell them to listen carefully for
some things that Roosevelt learned as a boy which helped him become a
great president.