Title of Lesson: Biographical Research 2nd Grade

Where can I find information about a famous person?

Essential Question(s):

Lesson Objective:

Standard(s):

Practice using a variety of resources to find specific

information about an important figure in American
history.
Common Core Standards Addressed
CC.2.R.I.1 Key Ideas and Details: Ask and answer such
questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to
demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in
any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order
to make inferences and gather meaning.
3.1.3 Use writing and speaking skills to communicate
new understandings effectively.
Social Studies

Content Area(s):

Resources:

World Book (print & online); Pebble-Go; nonfiction

biographies

Encyclopedia, biography
Vocabulary:
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Activity Overview:

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Introduction: Play Ten Questions explaining

that students must ask questions about a
famous person at Eakin. LIS will only answer
yes or no. After 10 questions have been
asked, the LIS will reveal the answer. Explain
that they are going to research a famous
person from history by using a variety of
resources. What were some of the questions
you might want to know?
Model: LIS will model how students will record
the information using the a character outline
and answer the following questions about
Eakins famous principal
a. Who is the person?
b. Where did they live?
c. When did they live?
d. What did they do or contribute?
e. Why did they do it?
f.
How did they do it?
LIS will explain that it is easy to find out about
someone you know but where could they go to
find information about a person who lived long
ago. Remind students of some of the places
weve found information before: nonfiction
books, encyclopedias (print & online), and
Pebble Go.
Practice: Working in groups, student will use a
biography & or nonfiction texts, print
encyclopedias, online World Book, and Pebble
Go to answer who, where, when, what,
why, & how questions. Students will record
their facts on the character outline.
Assessment*: One student from the group will
present the information about their person to
the entire class. * this can be done in class if
time does not permit

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Created and Submitted by: Cathy Hause, Eakin

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