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Introduction:
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Hello, fourth graders. You probably understand that
knowing more words makes you smart. First of all, knowing words helps you
understand and learn even more than you already knew. Secondly, words help
you speak and write clearly. So get ready to go on an
"inspirational" trip around the Web to study a word.
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Task:
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By the end of this trip around the Web, you will be able
to use the word "inspirational" at home and at school. Your
teacher has given you a "Thinking Sheet" to get you writing what
you think about the people and pictures you will see. At the end of the
Thinking Sheet, you will be using the word "inspirational" as you
think about your own life.
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Process:
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Complete this task in three simple steps:
1.) Work with your partner to follow directions for each step under
"Resources." Each of you fill out your own Thinking Sheet that
you will hand in to the teacher. (The directions will usually have you look
at one or two things at a link and write some ideas down on the Thinking
Sheet.)
2.) On your own, complete the last part of the Thinking Sheet that has you
finish some sentences with the word "inspirational."
3.) Share the last part of your Thinking Sheet with your partner. Try to
use the word "inspirational" at home and at school.
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Resources:
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Here we go. Don't forget to write on your Thinking Sheet
at every website.
FIRST, go to the link below to read the meaning of
"inspirational." (The dictionary's meaning will use the word
"enthusiasm." Remember that enthusiasm means excitement!) Write
the meaning of "inspirational" on your Thinking Sheet. Be sure to
click on the red speaker on the dictionary page to listen to how you say
the word. Here is what "inspirational" means:
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/us/dictionary/american/inspirational
SECOND, take a look at the inspirational Americans at this next link. Click
on one of the pictures to read about a famous American. On your Thinking
Sheet, tell how he or she is an inspirational person. Go here to see the
famous Americans:
http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/staffdev/clough_d/Americans/Intro.html
THIRD, look at the inspirational posters in this next link. Click on the
little magnifying glass picture to see posters up close. Look closely at
three posters. On your Thinking Sheet, tell which poster inspires you the
most. Why is it inspirational? Go here to see the inspirational posters:
http://www.successories.com/categories/Motivational-Posters/Newest-Motivational-Art/465/1/default/desc/s120
FOURTH, read about some kids who are doing some inspirational things in our
country. Go to the site below and choose one story to read. On your
Thinking Sheet, tell how reading the story made you feel. Was the story
inspirational? Why or why not? Here are the inspirational kids' stories:
http://americanprofile.com/articles/category/incredible-kids/
FIFTH, finish the Thinking Sheet on your own. Then share the work you just
did with your partner. Keep the Thinking Sheet to give to your teacher when
it is time.
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Evaluation:
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Be ready for your teacher to look at your Thinking Sheet
to see if the word "inspirational" made sense to you. Also be
ready to use the word in class!
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Conclusion:
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Let your teacher know if this trip around the Web helped
you understand and use the word inspirational. Was this an
"inspirational" activity that made you excited to use the word?
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