Preview Word to Know
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce the Word to Know.
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Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them think about what it means to spread kindness.
Lesson Plan - One of a Kind
Learning Objective
Students will learn about one boy’s mission to spread kindness.
Content-Area Connections
Social and Life Skills
Standards Correlations
CCSS: RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.5, RI.3.8, RI.3.10
CASEL: Social Awareness
TEKS: Social Studies 3.11
Text Structure
Problem/Solution
1. Preparing to Read
Preview Word to Know
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce the Word to Know.
Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them think about what it means to spread kindness.
2. Close-Reading Questions
1. What might be another good title for this article? Why?
Sample response: Another good title for this article might be “The Kindness Kid” because it is about Connor Wright’s mission to spread kindness.
(RI.3.2 Main Idea)
2. What do kids do as part of the Kids Kindness Club?
As part of the Kids Kindness Club, kids take a pledge to do 20 thoughtful things, like making someone laugh or donating a used book.
(RI.3.2 Key Details)
3. What does Connor Wright mean when he says that holding a door open for someone “goes a long way”?
Sample response: When Connor Wright says that holding a door open for someone “goes a long way,” he means that it can make a difference in someone’s day. For example, it can make someone smile when they are having a tough day.
(RI.3.4 Determine Meaning)
3. Skill Building
FEATURED SKILL: Social and Life Skills
Distribute the skill builder “Choose Kindness.” Discuss the examples of acts of kindness included on the page and brainstorm others as a class. Challenge students to plan and carry out daily acts of kindness for one week. Wrap up the week with a kindness celebration!
(W.3.4 Production of Writing)