Life Legacy OrganizerLife Legacy OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY DOSSIER Researcher: Date: Subject of Biography: Early Roots Birth & Childhood This individual was born on _____________________________ in _____________________________. Growing up, they _________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Character Profile Traits & Evidence One trait that describes them is _________________________ because they ________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Major Accomplishments Key Milestones First, they became well-known for __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Furthermore, a major accomplishment was _____________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Obstacles Challenges Overcome One challenge they faced was _______________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ They were able to overcome this by __________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Impact Lasting Legacy This person is remembered today because _____________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Their work has impacted society by __________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ In Their Own Words “ ” Fun Fact
Legacy Leader Model GuideLegacy Leader Model Teacher Resource: Completed Exemplar & Instruction Guide Instructional Model Learning Goal Students will extract key information from biographical texts to identify personal traits, major accomplishments, and societal impact. Discussion Prompt "How do a person's childhood challenges often prepare them for their future achievements?" Quick Check Ensure students are using the sentence starters to form complete, complex sentences rather than short fragments. Scaffolding for ELLs (Emerging/Developing) Pre-teach Vocabulary: Front-load the "Word Bank" terms with visuals/gestures before starting research. Oral Rehearsal: Have students say their sentences aloud to a partner before writing them down. Sentence Frames: For emerging students, provide a "Word Choice Menu" for each blank line. Visual Evidence: Encourage using the drawing box first to help "anchor" the concept before writing. Exemplar: Katherine Johnson SCAFFOLDED MODEL Early Roots They were born in West Virginia on August 26, 1918. As a child, they counted everything and loved numbers. Character This person is determined because they never quit their math work, even when it was very hard. Big Accomplishments One thing they did was calculate the flight path for the first American in space. They also checked the computers for the flight around the Earth. CriteriaTarget (3)ELL Support (2)VocabularyUses domain-specific terms.Uses Word Bank words correctly.VisualsPortrait matches description.Drawing helps explain the writing.
ELL Leader OrganizerLeader Profile SCAFFOLDED RESEARCH DOSSIER Name: Who is this person? Draw a Portrait Birth & Childhood They were born in _____________________________ on _________________________________________. As a child, they ____________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________. Character This person is ______________________________ because they ____________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________. Ex: brave, smart, kind, helpful Big Accomplishments One thing they did was _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________. They also ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________. Difficulties A challenge they had was ________________________ ______________________________________________________________________. They fixed this by _______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________. Why they matter Today, we remember them because _______________ ______________________________________________________________________. They helped the world by _________________________ ______________________________________________________________________. Writing Word Bank Time Words First, Next, Then, Finally, Long ago, Later Traits Brave, Fair, Determined, Smart, Strong, Creative Actions Lead, Created, Fixed, Helped, Shared, Spoke
Chapter Summary DossierChapter Dossier Summary Report for Developing Readers Researcher: Date: Book Title: Chapter / Pages: Word Spotlight 3 Important Words Definition or sketch Definition or sketch Definition or sketch Focus of Chapter The main person in this chapter is _________________________ _________________________ because they ________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________. Chapter Summary Scaffolded View First At the start of the chapter, __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Then Later on, a major event was _______________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Finally At the end, this chapter showed that _____________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________. My Reaction I found it interesting when ______________________________ ________________________________________________________________________. I still wonder about ________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________. Visual Summary Sketch the most important scene
Legacy Leader Word Wall CardsBiography Word Wall Essential Vocabulary for Legacy Researchers Biography The true story of a person's life written by someone else. Sentence Starter "In this biography, I learned that..." Achievement Something special or important that a person worked hard to finish. Sentence Starter "A major achievement was..." Obstacle A problem or challenge that makes it difficult to reach a goal. Sentence Starter "One obstacle they faced was..." Legacy The way a person is remembered for their impact on the world. Sentence Starter "This leader left a legacy of..." Character Trait A word that describes the personality of a person (who they are). Sentence Starter "One trait that describes them is..." Timeline A list of important events shown in the order that they happened. Sentence Starter "Looking at the timeline, I see..." Influence The power to change how other people think or act. Sentence Starter "They had a great influence on..." Source A book, website, or person that gives you information. Sentence Starter "One source I used for research was..."
Promises to Keep Summary OrganizerPromises to Keep Chapter Summary Report Teammate (Name): Date: Chapter Number/Title: Pages: Showing Courage In this chapter, Jackie showed resilience by... Major Events 1 At the start of the chapter, Jackie _________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________. 2 Later, a major challenge he faced was ________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________. 3 By the end, this chapter showed that ____________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Changing America Why does this chapter matter for history? This chapter shows that Jackie Robinson changed the world by ____________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Action Sketch Draw an important moment from the chapter. (Example: Jackie at bat, or meeting Branch Rickey) Writing Word Bank Time Transitions First, After that, Eventually, In the end, Meanwhile Character Traits Resilient, Determined, Brave, Patient, Peaceful Baseball Terms Major Leagues, Trajectory, At-bat, Dugout, Contract Social Justice Segregation, Integration, Barriers, Civil Rights, Equality
Adjective Adventurers Morning WorkMorning Mission Goal: Comparative & Superlative Adjectives Adventurer: Date: The Adjective Map Comparative Compare 2 things Add -er or use more. Example: A cat is smaller than a lion. Superlative Compare 3+ things Add -est or use most. Example: An ant is the smallest insect. Gear Up: Build the Words Base AdjectiveComparative (+er)Superlative (+est)Strong______________________________________Bright______________________________________Loud______________________________________Long AdjectivesUse "more" and "most"Important______________________________________ Sentence Climb Complete the sentences with the correct form My backpack is ____________________ (heavy) than your backpack. That was the ____________________ (funny) movie I have ever seen! Math is ____________________ (difficult) than spelling for me. Mount Everest is the ____________________ (high) mountain in the world. Peak Performance Compare two sports or two foods. Use at least one comparative and one superlative adjective. Helper Bank: fast / faster good / better / best delicious exciting
Thurgood Marshall Emerging OrganizerMorning Mission Thurgood Marshall Biography Investigator: Date: 1. Introduction NAME: Thurgood Marshall Born: Died: He was a famous: 2. Early Life & Family Hometown: Parents: Siblings: Childhood: As a child, he liked to... 3. Education College: Law School: Why a lawyer? Supreme Court Justice Civil Rights Equality Constitution Discrimination Segregation 4. Achievements Major achievement: 5. Challenges Difficulties he faced: 6. Impact on the World His work still matters because... 7. Honors & Buildings 8. Famous Quote "None of us got where we are solely by pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps." 9. Interesting Fact Sketch a Fact
Thurgood Marshall Model GuideThurgood Marshall: Guide Exemplar & Instructional Support: Level 2 ELL (Emerging) Teacher Model Goal Students will construct a report on Marshall by connecting history to traits and legal achievements. Support Pre-teach 'Supreme Court'. Model Task 5 (Hardships) using high-empathy modeling. Concept "Equal Justice Under Law" - laws must be fair regardless of race. Exemplar Student Response Model Key #TM-2024 1. Intro & Dates "He was a famous Justice for the Supreme Court. Born: 1908. Died: 1993." 5. Hardships "One challenge was discrimination. He handled this by using the law to change the system." 3. Education "He went to law school at Howard University because he wanted equality." 6. Impact "His work matters today because it made schools fair for all students." 4. Contributions "A major achievement was winning the Brown v. Board of Education case to end segregation." Teaching Tip: Honors & Legacy BWI Airport and the DC Federal Judiciary Building are named after him. Use these real-world examples to show his lasting legacy.
Justice Vocabulary CardsJustice Vocabulary Biography: Thurgood Marshall Supreme Court The highest and most important court. "He served on the Supreme Court." Justice A judge on the high court. "Marshall was a Justice for years." Segregation Separating people by race. "He helped end segregation." Constitution The set of main laws. "The Constitution protects us."
Adjective Adventurers Morning WorkMorning Mission Adjective Master Name: Date: Short +er / +est Ends in Y Y → Ier Long more / most 1. Gear Up BaseComparativeSuperlativeFast | | Busy | | | 2. Sentence Climb 1. My grade is ___________________ (high) than before. 2. Soccer is ___________________ (exciting) than tennis. 3. Peak Performance Compare two foods or movies. Use one comparative and one superlative adjective. Word Bank: faster better best delicious exciting
Adjective Adventurers Morning WorkMorning Mission Adjective Master Name: Date: Short +er / +est Ends in Y Y → Ier Long more / most 1. Gear Up BaseComparativeSuperlativeFast | | Heavy | | | 2. Sentence Climb 1. My grade is ___________________ (high) than before. 2. Soccer is ___________________ (exciting) than tennis. 3. Peak Performance Compare two foods. Use one comparative and one superlative adjective. Bank: faster best delicious exciting
Verb Voyage Morning WorkMorning Mission Past Tense Master Name: Date: Standard: Add -ed Walk → Walked Irregular: Whole Word Changes Go → Went Step 1: Time Chamber TodayYesterdayTalkPlay | | Write * | | | Eat * | | | Run * | | * These are irregular! Watch out! Step 2: Sentence Fixer 1. Yesterday, I see a bird. 2. She make a cake. 3. He give me a gift. Step 3: Story Spark Write about yesterday. Use 3 past tense verbs. Word Bank played watched slept helped cleaned went ate
Pronoun Power Morning WorkMorning Mission Goal: Mastering Pronouns (He, She, They, It) Power Hero: Date: The Identity Lab: Who is Who? He 1 Male She 1 Female They 2+ People It 1 Thing The Swap Shop Write the correct pronoun to replace the underlined noun 1. Jackie Robinson 4. The baseball 2. Katherine Johnson 5. The scientists 3. The team (group) 6. My friends Hero Sentences Choose the best pronoun: He, She, They, or It Jackie Robinson was a leader. ________________ showed great courage. Katherine Johnson worked for NASA. ________________ calculated the flight path. The fans cheered loudly. ________________ were excited for the game. The math book is on the desk. ________________ is very heavy. Hero Report Write about someone you admire (a friend, family member, or leader). Use at least two different pronouns. Checklist: Used "He" or "She" Used "They" or "It" Full Sentences
Earth Protectors SlidesEarth Protectors Reduce • Reuse • Recycle Reduce Reuse Recycle Why Help Earth? Humans create a lot of trash. Trash hurts the environment. The 3 R's can help save Earth! Class Talk: Where does your trash go? 1. Reduce Reduce means to use less. Turn off lights Turn off water 2. Reuse Reuse means to use it again. Cloth bags Metal bottle 3. Recycle Recycle means to make new items. Paper Plastic Metal Which "R" is it? Quick Game Cereal box Recycle Old jelly jar Reuse Turn off lights Reduce
Trash Tracker WorksheetTrash Tracker Earth Protector Mission Name: Date: 1. Sort the Trash REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE Plastic Straws Glass Jar Aluminum Can Old T-Shirt Plastic Bags Cereal Box 2. Protector Sentences Reduce: I can reduce trash by... Reuse: It is smart to reuse items because... Recycle: Recycling helps Earth because... 3. Invention Challenge How can you reuse a trash item to make something useful for home or school? My Plan: Sketch Your Invention Here!
Earth Protectors Teacher GuideTeacher Guide Unit: Earth Protectors (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Resource Objective Students will define and distinguish between Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, using visual scaffolds for written and oral production. ELL Support TPR: Hand gestures for each "R" (Down/Circle/Roll). Visuals: Refer to Word Wall cards frequently. Pacing 45m lesson: Hook (10m), Practice (20m), Creative Challenge (15m). Academic Vocabulary Environment: The natural world we live in. Decompose: To rot or break down into soil. Sustainable: Keeping resources for the future. Conserve: To protect something from waste. Worksheet Answer Key Master Reference Reduce Plastic Straws, Plastic Bags Reuse Glass Jar, Old T-Shirt Recycle Aluminum Can, Cereal Box, Water Bottle, Paper Mail Facilitation Notes Observation Check: Is the invention sustainable? How does reusing help the environment (animals/plants)?
Earth Warrior Vocab CardsEarth Warrior Words Visual Word Wall Cards Reduce To use less of something. "I reduce waste by using less paper." Reuse To use something again. "I reuse glass jars to hold pens." Recycle To make new things from trash. "We recycle aluminum cans." Environment The natural world around us. "Protect the environment!"
Truth Detective SlidesTruth Detectives Fact vs. Opinion The Fact The Opinion What is a Fact? A statement that is always true. You can prove it with evidence. Detective Evidence: Dates & History Numbers & Math Science Books What is an Opinion? What someone thinks or feels. People can disagree about it. Detective "Clue" Words: I think Best / Worst Believe Beautiful Fact or Opinion? Case Check 1 Plastic can be recycled to make new things. Fact 2 Recycling is the best way to help the Earth. Opinion Hunt for Clues Look for these words to spot an opinion: Best Bad Love Think
Fact Finder Case FileTruth Detective Case File Official Mission Log: Fact or Opinion? Agent Name: Date: Fact Evidence A fact is always true. We can prove it! Clues: Dates, Numbers, Science books. Opinion Evidence An opinion is a feeling. People disagree! Clues: Best, Think, Believe, Beautiful. Task 1: Sort the Statements FACTS OPINIONS Plastic can be recycled. Recycling is fun. We use cans for soda. Metal cans are shiny. Paper comes from trees. Trash is gross. Task 2: Detective Report Topic: Helping the Earth. Write one fact and one opinion. The Fact Write one statement you can prove: Proof Clue: The Opinion Write one statement about your feelings: I think because
Fact Finder Teacher GuideDetective HQ: Facilitator Guide Lesson: Fact vs. Opinion (Grade 5 ELL) Teacher Resource Objective Students will distinguish between factual claims and personal opinions by identifying signal words (e.g., think, believe, best) and considering evidence. ELL Scaffolding Visuals: Consistently use Emerald for "Fact" and Sky Blue for "Opinion". Modeling: Model the "Task 2: Detective Report" before independent work. Check Point Ask: "Can I prove this with a photo?" Fact. "Does everyone agree?" Opinion. Academic Vocabulary Verify: To check if something is true using evidence. Perspective: A person's way of seeing or thinking about something. Fact Finder Answer Key Master Key #101 Task 1: Fact Statements • Plastic can be recycled. • We use cans for soda. • Paper comes from trees. Task 1: Opinion Statements • Recycling is fun. • Metal cans are shiny. (Subjective) • Trash is gross. Detective Note Watch for adjectives in Task 1! Words like 'fun' or 'gross' indicate feelings. Verification check: "Can I measure how gross trash is?" No, that is a personal feeling.
Detective Vocabulary CardsDetective Clue Cards Visual Word Wall Vocabulary Fact Something that is always true. "We can prove it." Opinion What someone thinks or feels. "People can disagree." Prove To show that something is real. "Show the evidence." Believe To think something is true. "I believe my opinion."
Character Champion SlidesCharacter Champions Our Habits of Character Be Ethical Be Effective Contribute What are Habits? Habits are things we do all the time. They show who we are as a person. Good Habits = A Great Character! 1. Be Ethical This means being kind and honest. Compassion Care for others Integrity Do what is right 2. Be Effective This means doing your best work. Perseverance Don't give up Responsibility Do your job Champions in History Case Study Katherine Johnson She showed Perseverance because she solved hard math problems even when people were unfair to her. Jackie Robinson He showed Integrity by keeping his promise to not fight back, even when it was difficult. Your Turn! "Which habit of character will YOU use today in school?"
Character Champion Reflection WorksheetCharacter Champion My Mission Log: Habits of Character Champion: Mission Date: Step 1: The Character Map Perseverance "I don't give up when things are hard." Integrity "I do the right thing even if alone." Compassion "I care about other people's feelings." Responsibility "I take care of my work and actions." Step 2: Champions in History Katherine Johnson Which habit did she show? Katherine showed because Jackie Robinson Which habit did he show? Jackie showed because Step 3: My Champion Moment Choose one habit of character you used today. My Reflection: I used: An example was when... Draw your story below! Sketch Your Moment Here
Habit Hero Reference CardsHabit Hero Cards Character Framework Reference Perseverance I keep trying even when it is very hard. I show this when I... Integrity I am honest and do what is right. I show this when I... Compassion I care about how others feel. I show this when I... Responsibility I take ownership of my work. I show this when I... Collaboration I work together with others. I show this when I... Respect I treat others with kindness. I show this when I... Service I help my community. I show this when I... Stewardship I take care of the world. I show this when I...
Character Champion Teacher GuideChampion HQ: Facilitator Guide Lesson: Habits of Character (Grade 5 ELL) Teacher Resource Objective Students will identify and explain EL Education habits of character (Ethical Person, Effective Learner) in historical figures and themselves. ELL Support Visual Anchors: Use the Habit Hero Cards during oral discussions. Sentence Frames: For Step 2, model "Jackie Robinson showed integrity by..." Real World Connect these abstract terms to concrete classroom actions: "You showed perseverance when you kept trying that math problem!" Habits Framework Ethical Be an Ethical Person Focus on treating others with care and doing the right thing (Compassion, Integrity, Respect). Learner Be an Effective Learner Focus on how to do your best work and grow as a student (Perseverance, Responsibility). Character Reflection Rubric Assessment Tool CriteriaExceeds (3)Meets (2)Developing (1)IdentificationAccurately identifies specific habits for both leaders and self.Identifies at least one habit for each category.Struggles to link habit names to actions.EvidenceProvides clear, specific evidence from the text/life.Provides basic evidence for why the habit applies.Evidence is vague or unrelated to the habit.Visual ConnectionDrawing clearly depicts the habit in action with detail.Drawing shows a general scene related to the habit.Drawing is unrelated or missing. Instructional Tip "During the Biography Unit, have students keep their reflection worksheet in their folder. Every time they read a new chapter, ask: 'What habit did the character show in this chapter?'"
Two Roads Character Analysis WorksheetCharacter Journey Case Study: Two Roads Investigator: Mission Date: Character: Cal The Student Which habit of character did Cal show at the boarding school? Habit Name: Evidence from the story: I saw Cal use this habit when... Draw Cal showing this habit! Sketch Your Story Here Character: Pop The Father Draw Pop showing his habits of character! Sketch Your Story Here How does Pop show his habits of character? Habit Name: Proof from the book: I believe he showed this habit by... Character Word Bank Perseverance Integrity Responsibility Compassion
Two Roads Character Model GuideTwo Roads: Analysis Guide Exemplar & Instructional Model: Cal and Pop Teacher Model Instructional Goal Apply EL Education habits of character to Two Roads. Use this to model high-quality evidence-based writing for Grade 5 ELLs. Discussion Questions "Why was it harder for Cal to show perseverance at the school?" "How does Pop show integrity even when separated?" Exemplar Character Case File Model for Grade 5 ELL Cal Habit: Perseverance "I saw Cal use this when he had to follow strict rules at the boarding school. He did not give up even when he missed his old life." Pop Habit: Integrity "I believe he showed this by telling Cal the truth about his identity, even though it was very hard. He did what was right for Cal's safety." Teacher Tips for ELL Support "For emerging students, provide a 'Picture Dictionary' of key scenes. Students can point to a scene and name the habit it represents before writing."
Wildlife Warrior OrganizerWildlife Warrior Official Biography Dossier Researcher: 1. Introduction Name: Steve Irwin Born: Died: He is from His job was a Draw Steve Irwin 2. Childhood When he was a boy, he lived at a He loved to play with 3. Contribution He helped the world by saving He taught people to be to animals. 4. Interesting Fact One cool fact is that Word Bank Australia Crocodile Zoo Animals Wildlife Explorer Kind Protect
Wildlife Warrior Model GuideSteve Irwin: Biography Guide Exemplar & Instructional Support: Level 1 ELL Teacher Model Goal Entering level students identify key biographical details using highly scaffolded frames. Support Show pictures of Australia and crocodiles first. Model picking words from the Word Bank. Context Steve Irwin (1962-2006) Australian zookeeper and world-famous personality. Exemplar Student Response Model Key #WWB-01 1. Introduction "His name is Steve Irwin. He was born on February 22, 1962 and died on September 4, 2006. He is from Australia. His job was a wildlife explorer." 2. Childhood "When he was a boy, he lived at a zoo. He loved to play with snakes and reptiles." 3. Contribution "He helped the world by saving crocodiles and habitat. He taught people to be kind to animals." 4. Interesting Fact "One cool fact is that he had a show called The Crocodile Hunter. He used the word "Crikey!" a lot." Scaffolding Note For Level 1 ELLs, provide the word bank from the worksheet as a visual anchor. Use choral response to practice saying the completed sentences aloud. For students who struggle with handwriting, provide pre-printed word bank labels.
