Unit Plan

Early Asian Civilizations Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology

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Eighteen lessons make a read-aloud anthology all about early Asian civilizations. Scholars listen to and discuss stories about the Indus River Valley, Hinduism, Silk, Buddhism, the Great Wall of China, Diwali, and more, alongside stories depicting life in Asia. Pupils complete word work, then later participate in extension activities.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Plan the unit, so the lesson on Chinese New Year coincides with the holiday 
  • Make home assignments optional or plan time in the classroom to finish them
Classroom Considerations
  • The first of 12 units created by Core Knowledge for second graders
  • Have a projection device handy to view images
  • Requires copies of included materials 
Pros
  • Resource comes with several printables and detailed lesson plans
  • A calendar and lesson overview makes planning easier
Cons
  • None