Unit Overview

•Chapter lessons
•Theme concept
•Theme assessment
-theme project
-rubric
•Unit assessment
•Bibliography
–Program resources
–Multimedia resources
–ELL resources (some)
•Introducing concept
•How to begin the unit
• Objectives outlined
•Guide for extra support (appear to be common sense)
•Bulletin board ideas
•Informal assessment (preassessment)
•Home/school connection
•Connecting to current events
•Understanding timeline
•Resources
–End of chapter and unit
–Chapter reviews with answers
–5 different test options
•Planning guide
–Each Lesson has: Objective/ Standards/Cross Curricular Activities/ Additional Resources