ALEX Lesson Plans Subject: English Language Arts (2), or English
Language Arts (2), or Social Studies (2), or Technology
Education (K - 2) Title: The Biography Project: Exploring the
Past in 21st Century Ways Description: Through this project-
based lesson, students will do research on and create an oral
presentation based on the life of an influential Famous
American. Students will utilize various means to glean
information, from online databases, various websites, and age-
appropriate biographical literature to prepare for the final
product: a "Living Wax Museum." Students will determine the most
relevant information to write a script presented in the form of
an oral presentation. The presentations will also be recorded
and published as a podcast for sharing on the teacher's website.
Subject: English Language Arts (2), or English Language Arts (K)
Title: Getting to Know Characters: Lilly and Other Kevin Henkes
Friends Description: In this language development lesson using
the books by Kevin Henkes English Lan