Lesson: Caring Grade: 3rd Time: 30 minutes Materials: -Two brothers handout -Caring Cards Discussion Cards -How

Can You Show That You Care? handout -Caring ball- any ball will work Procedure: -Read the story Two Brothers -Define/Make a list of caring words, actions, gifts (divided into three groups) -Discuss different situations using caring cards discussion cards -Use laminated cards to talk more about how we can be caring in certain situations

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. o CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1c Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1d Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.2 Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.3 Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.4 Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an understandable pace. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.6 Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.

ASCA Standards: PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences PS:A2.4 Recognize, accept and appreciate ethnic and cultural diversity PS:A2.6 Use effective communications skills PS:A2.7 Know that communication involves speaking, listening and nonverbal behavior PS:A2.8 Learn how to make and keep friends PS:A1.1 Develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person PS:A1.5 Identify and express feelings PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups