Lesson: Initiative Grade: 2nd Time: 20 minutes Materials: -For the Teacher (Script for Wkst III-10c) -http://www.readinggamomma.weebly.

com- shorter books- Duck on a Bike -Initiative Pre/Posttest -III-10c. Taking out the Trash Procedure: -Define Initiative: Moving into action- Knowing what needs to be done and doing it -Read Duck on a Bike (website) -Pass out III-10.c Taking out the Trash: Use teacher script to complete worksheet -Write How can I show initiative at school? OR -Initiative Pretest/Posttest- write it down

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners aboutgrade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1b Build on others talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1c Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under discussion.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.3 Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

ASCA Standards: PS:A1.9 Demonstrate cooperative behavior in groups PS:A1.10 Identify personal strengths and assets PS:B1.11 Use persistence and perseverance in acquiring knowledge and skills

PS:B1.12 Develop an action plan to set and achieve realistic goals PS:B1.5 Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions PS:B1.6 Know how to apply conflict resolution skills