Grade 2 Read-Aloud

Westward Expansion: Supplemental Guide 4 | The Story of Sequoyah 83

Note: Introducing the Read-Aloud and Extensions may have

activity options that exceed the time allocated for that part of

the lesson. To remain within the time periods allocated for each

portion of the lesson, you will need to make conscious choices

about which activities to include based on the needs of your

students.

Exercise Materials Details

Introducing the Read-Aloud (10 minutes)

Essential Background
Information or Terms

U.S. map Use the map to point out Oklahoma.

Image 4A-6;

Instructional Master 4A-1

(Response Card 3)

Use this image and Response Card as

you introduce Sequoyah.

Vocabular y Preview:
generations, syllable

You may wish to create a Family Tree

showing three generations: student,

parent, and grandparent.

Purpose for Listening

Presenting the Read-Aloud (15 minutes)

The Story of Sequoyah U.S. map Point out the southeastern United States:
Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas.
You may wish to explain the word
skeptical, as well as the phrases up in
flames and stand a little taller.

Discussing the Read-Aloud (15 minutes)

Comprehension Questions

Word Work: Create

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day
Extensions (20 minutes)

Sayings and Phrases: Back to
the Drawing Board

whiteboard or chalkboard; writing

utensil

Write the phrase on the board. Have

students read it before you ask if they

have heard it before.

Vocabulary Instructional
Activity: Communicate