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CKLA Domain 10: A New Nation—American Independence


Focus:
Students learn about the birth of the United States of America. They are introduced to important historical figures and events in the story of how the thirteen colonies became an independent nation. They also learn the significance of patriotic symbols, including the U.S. flag, the Liberty Bell, and the bald eagle.

Number of Lessons: 12

Lesson Time:
60 minutes each (Each lesson may be divided into shorter segments.)

Additional Search Terms:
nonfiction • American Revolution • geography • African Americans • Declaration of Independence • presidents • George Washington • Thomas Jefferson • Benjamin Franklin • Betsy Ross

Language Arts Grade 1 English

Individual Resources

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CKLA Domain 10: A New Nation—American Independence READ-ALOUD ANTHOLOGY

This comprehensive teacher guide specifies learning objectives and provides background information, daily lesson plans, read-alouds, assessments, and other resources for teaching the domain.

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CKLA Domain 10: A New Nation—American Independence READ-ALOUD SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDE

Designed primarily to provide instructional scaffolding resources for reading specialists, special education teachers, and ESL teachers, the online-only Supplemental Guide offers activities that the general classroom teacher may use as needed. Resources include adapted read-alouds, engagement supports, Vocabulary Charts, Multiple Meaning Word Activities, Syntactic Awareness Activities, and Vocabulary Instructional Activities.

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CKLA Domain 10: A New Nation—American Independence FLIP BOOK

Each Flip Book contains a sequenced collection of images that accompany the Listening & Learning read-alouds. The engaging visuals reinforce students’ understanding of concepts and promote engagement with the text.

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CKLA Domain 10: A New Nation—American Independence IMAGE CARDS

Image Cards are used to reinforce and deepen students’ understanding of the information covered in the domain. They are primarily used during Extension Activities. Common exercises include sorting, retelling, and sequencing.