Activate Prior Knowledge
Choose an object you use every day. Draw a picture of the object. Then, write a few sentences about it in your notebook. Include what the object is and how you use it. Then, tell what it might say about life today. Share your work with your Learning Coach.
Draw and Write
In the next few lessons, you will read more about what artifacts tell us about different cultures.
You will also do the following:
listen to and compare information from two nonfiction texts
retell information from texts in your own words
figure out the meanings of words and phrases using clues in the text
format writing and include pictures and videos
summarize information from different nonfiction sources to compare information about the same topic
use sources to check facts in nonfiction texts on the same topic
use dictionaries to find meanings and pronunciations of words
paraphrase texts using your own words
use a computer to publish text
Are you ready to get started? Let’s go!
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Title: My Smartphone
In my notebook, I drew a picture of my smartphone, which is an object I use every day. It is a rectangular device with a screen that displays various icons and apps. On my smartphone, I can make phone calls, send text messages, browse the internet, take photos, and much more.
My smartphone says a lot about life today. It highlights the advancement of technology and how it has become an integral part of our everyday lives. It shows how interconnected we are with the world, as we can access information and connect with others at any time and from anywhere. It also reflects the fast-paced nature of modern society, where instant communication and constant access to technology are expected.