Core Values Literature Connection Elementary Quarter 2 The Core Values Literature Connection Guide will assist teachers in infusing Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Core Values throughout the ELA curriculum. The document is aligned to the District Pacing Guides for the 2015-2016 school year. It is designed to help teachers make connections between literature and the District’s Core Values. Kindergarten Week/Dates Text Core Value Connection In this story, a dinosaur goes to school and reminds us of how we should behave when we are in school. How Do 12 Responsibility Dinosaurs Go to 11/9-11/13 School? This informational text reminds us of ways to stay 12 Be Safe! Responsibility safe when crossing the street, riding a bike, and riding 11/9-11/13 in a car. 16 Firefighters work together to put out fires and cook in Tom on Top Cooperation the firehouse. 12/7-12/11 17 The family visits a festival and learns about A World Festival Fairness different cultures-each one is different and special! 12/14-12/18 Neighbors volunteer in a community garden to 18 A Community Cooperation improve their neighborhood. They share the 1/4-1/8 Garden vegetables and flowers that grow. Mom puts her best efforts in her carnation 19 Garden Pursuit of Excellence garden. When they bloom, it is pure delight. 1/11-1/15 Grade 1 Connection Week/Dates Text Core Value Thump Thump thumped his feet a lot. When the bus 12 Thump Thump Kindness hits a rock and gets stuck in the mud, Thump Thump 11/9-11/13 Helps Out thumped his feet to get help. 12 Dog, Cat, and Pig make a bookmobile to help Nell Nell’s Books Kindness 11/9-11/13 hand out books. Kids help the neighborhood by planting gardens, 12 Kids Can Help! Cooperation cleaning the playground, and recycling cans and 11/9-11/13 bottles. 15 Nate the Snake is Nate takes a nap on his way to school and arrives Responsibility late. Being on time requires responsibility. 11/30-12/4 Late 16 The family works together to plant a garden and grow Time to Plant! Cooperation vegetables. 12/7-12/11
Core Values Literature Connection Elementary Quarter 2 The Core Values Literature Connection Guide will assist teachers in infusing Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Core Values throughout the ELA curriculum. The document is aligned to the District Pacing Guides for the 2015-2016 school year. It is designed to help teachers make connections between literature and the District’s Core Values. Kindergarten Week/Dates Text Core Value Connection 12 11/9-11/13 How Do Dinosaurs Go to School? Responsibility In this story, a dinosaur goes to school and reminds us of how we should behave when we are in school. 12 11/9-11/13 Be Safe! Responsibility This informational text reminds us of ways to stay safe when crossing the street, riding a bike, and riding in a car. 16 12/7-12/11 Tom on Top Cooperation Firefighters work together to put out fires and cook in the firehouse. 17 12/14-12/18 A World Festival Fairness The family visits a festival and learns about different cultures-each one is different and special! 18 1/4-1/8 A Community Garden Cooperation Neighbors volunteer in a community garden to improve their neighborhood. They share the vegetables and flowers that grow. 19 1/11-1/15 Garden Pursuit of Excellence Mom puts her best efforts in her carnation garden. When they bloom, it is pure delight. Grade 1 Week/Dates Text Core Value Connection 12 11/9-11/13 Thump Thump Helps Out Kindness Thump Thump thumped his feet a lot. When the bus hits a rock and gets stuck in the mud, Thump Thump thumped his feet to get help. 12 11/9-11/13 Nell’s Books Kindness Dog, Cat, and Pig make a bookmobile to help Nell hand out books. 12 11/9-11/13 Kids Can Help! Cooperation Kids help the neighborhood by planting gardens, cleaning the playground, and recycling cans and bottles. 15 11/30-12/4 Nate the Snake is Late Responsibility Nate takes a nap on his way to school and arrives late. Being on time requires responsibility. 16 12/7-12/11 Time to Plant! Cooperation The family works together to plant a garden and grow vegetables.
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