Grade 2 Unit 5 The Wonder of Noble People
Immerse your child in the inspiring stories of Noble People with our language arts-focused unit, "The Wonder of Noble People." Through captivating tales of individuals such as Malala Yousafzai, Greta Thunberg, Jane Goodall, and more, your child will learn about courage, compassion, and the power of making a difference. This unit aims to develop essential reading and writing skills and instill a sense of connection to ourselves, our families, and our communities through storytelling.
Building on the foundational skills gained in the first language arts-focused unit, "The Wonder of Heroes," this unit offers a comprehensive approach to literacy inspired by "The Roadmap to Literacy." Your child will have the opportunity to enhance their spelling, reading, written communication, oral communication, and complex expression abilities through a carefully crafted curriculum.
The unit offers flexibility in completing a culminating project: 'Fundraising for a Cause.' This project is designed to apply the skills learned throughout the unit in a real-world context. Through language arts and social studies concepts, students will understand the global and local impact of actions and develop empathy and understanding for those who strive with courage and compassion.
Embark on a journey of literacy, empathy, and meaningful learning with "The Wonder of Noble People" unit.
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
The Wonder of Noble People
Learning Standards
Concept: Stories and other texts connect us to ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Connection: Your child will hear the stories about Noble people, people who have made a difference in the world. This will connect them to people they know from their own family and community as they begin to notice those who strive with courage and compassion.
Concept: Everyone has a unique story to share.
Connection: Your child will hear stories of those who overcame unique challenges and chose to do good in the world.
Social Studies:
Concept: Local actions have global consequences, and global actions have local consequences.
Connection: Your child will hear stories about people who did deeds with certain consequences as a goal.