Central Dauphin School District-ELA Big Ideas Plan …...2020/05/11 · prompt: Design your own totem pole—pick three animals and/or birds for your totem pole and what you like

Central Dauphin School District-ELA "Big Ideas" Plan paired w/PBS Programming Science curriculum

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grade level: K-12

WITFTV (TV Station channel) WITFKids (PBS 24/7 channel) repeated programming

"Big Ideas" May 11-May 15 May 18-May 22 Kindergarten

Foundational skills:

-phonemic awareness-sound spelling-word blending

5/11, 10:30 a.m. (WITFKids) Super Why! (“The Rolling Rice Cakes”— focus on alphabet, spelling, storytelling; concept: Japanese folktale; concept: to learn about generosity)

5/18, 10:30 a.m. (WITFKids) Super Why! (“Hansel and Gretel”—letters F, R, T; use of opposite words to change a story; concept: to learn the importance of manners)

5/11, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Pl-Pl-Plane/Mail Mix Up”—exploring -PL blends/exploring –AIL sounds in words like nail, pail, sail)

5/18, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Race to Mystery Island/A Star is Born”—word building exercises, word: star)

5/12, 10:30 a.m. (WITFKids) Super Why! (“Hansel and Gretel: A Healthy Adventure”-- focus on alphabet, spelling, storytelling; concept: healthy eating provides energy)

5/19, 10:30 a.m. (WITFKids) Super Why! (“George and the Dragon”— focus on alphabet, spelling, storytelling; concept: to learn to appreciate where you are from)

5/12, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Robots to the Rescue!/Radio Read-A-Thon”—plurals: adding ‘S’; word: ROBOT/word: BOOK)

5/19, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Pigs Present/Tick Tock Space Clock”—word building exercises, word: clock)

5/13, 10:30 a.m. (WITFKids) Super Why! (“Snow White”—letters: D, O, W, N; rhyme with –EED words; concept: thinking for yourself)

5/20, 10: 30 a.m. (WITFKids Super Why! (“Jack and the Beanstalk”—letters A, E, N, Z; concept: learn strategies for soothing someone)

5/13, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Playing Spies/Wee Little Whale”—building words with the “OO” sound)

5/20, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“The Christmas Star/The Christmas Present for Dog”—building words: star, ball)

5/14, 10:30 a.m. (WITFKids) Super Why! (“The City Mouse and the Country Mouse”-- focus on alphabet, spelling, storytelling; concept: staying connected even though living apart)

5/21, 10:30 a.m. (WITFKids) Super Why! (“The Prince and the Pauper”— focus on alphabet, spelling, storytelling; concept: learn to appreciate where you are from)

5/14, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Race to the Spaceship/Sandbox Surprise”—words: car, bike, boat/compound words—sandbox, combining and breaking a part).

5/21, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Superhero Sheep/Pirate Ship”—words that begin with “S”; rhyming)

5/15, 10:30 a.m. (WITFKids) Super Why! (“The Three Little Pigs: The Return of the Wolf”—focus on alphabet, rhyme with –ICKS words; concept: learn the importance of following directions)

5/22, 10:30 a.m. (WITFKids) Super Why! (“Humpty Dumpty”-- focus on alphabet, spelling, matching letters A, L, R; concept: facing fears)

5/15, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Think of the

Rink/X Marks the Spot”—focus on the letter X and its sound)

5/22, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Totally Terrific Duck/A Star is Born”—focus on letter T/building words using the word, star)

Writing (calendar-pic or prompt a day)

5/11, 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Arthur (“Arthur and DW Clean Up/The Long, Dull Winter”—prompt: If you could invent your own holiday, what would you invent? Why?)

5/18, 9:30 a.m. (WITFTV) and 5:00 p.m. (WITFKids) Let’s Go Luna (“Totally Totem/Glacier or Rust”—prompt: Design your own totem pole—pick three animals and/or birds for your totem pole and what you like about each one. For example, “I picked a sea otter because they are playful like me.”)

5/12, 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Pinkalicious & Peterrific (“Best Day Ever/Catchy Song”—prompt: Can you write your own ‘catchy’ song?)

5/18, 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Pinkalicious & Peterrific (“Mr. Socko/A Pinkapurrfect”—prompt: write a story for your own sock puppet play)

5/12, 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Arthur (“My Dad, the Garbage Man/Poor Muffy”—prompt: All jobs are important, what job would you like to do when you grow up?)

5/18, 11:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Pinkalicious & Peterrific (“Sparkle Kart/ Merry Go Round”—prompt: Design an imaginary Merry Go Round, playground equipment or amusement park ride and describe it in writing.)

5/13, 9:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Clifford the Big Red Dog (“Cleo Comes to Town/False Friends”—prompt: write about a friend of yours and what you like to do together.)

5/19, 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. (WITFKids) and 5/21, 11:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Pinkalicious & Peterrific (“Slumber Party/Puptastic”—prompt: write about a night you spent away from home, was it fun? Was it scary?)


5/20, 7:30 p.m. (WITFKids) and 5/21, 8:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Molly of Denali (“Hot Springs Eternal/Tooey’s Hero”—prompt: In some parts of Alaska, a sled dog musher delivers the mail. Pick a community helper: mail carrier, police officer, fire fighter, nurse, doctor, garbage collector, etc. and write

one thing they do to help us.)

5/14, 11:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Pinkalicious & Peterrific (“Fairy House/Pinkabotta and Peterbotta”—prompt: write a story about fairies or what it would be like if you were a robot.)

5/21, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Superhero Sheep/Pirate Ship”—prompt: Imagine finding a bottle on the beach with a message in it, what would the message say?

5/15, 11:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Pinkalicious & Peterrific (“Mr. Socko/A Pinkapurrfect”—prompt: write a story for your own sock puppet play.)

5/22, 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Pinkalicious & Peterrific (“Fairy House/Pinkabotta and Peterbotta”—prompt: write a story about fairies or what it would be like if you were a robot.)

Grade 1 May 11-May 18 May 18-May 22

Foundational skills: -phonemic awareness -sound spelling (phonics) -word blending and decoding -fluency

5/11, 10:30 a.m. (WITFKids) Super Why! (“The Rolling Rice Cakes”— focus on alphabet, spelling, storytelling; concept: Japanese folktale; to learn about generosity)


5/11, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Pl-Pl-Plane/Mail Mix Up”—exploring –PL blends, –AIL sounds in words like nail, pail, sail)

5/18, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Race to Mystery Island/A Star is Born”—word building exercises, word: star)



5/12, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Robots to the Rescue!/Radio Read-A-Thon”—plurals: adding ‘s’; word: ROBOT/word: BOOK)

5/19, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Pigs Present/Tick Tock Space Clock”—word building exercises, word: clock)




5/20, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“The Christmas Star/The Christmas Present for Dog”—building words: star, ball)




5/21, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Superhero Sheep/Pirate Ship”—words that begin with “S”; rhyming)



5/15, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Think of the Rink/X Marks the Spot”—focus on the letter X and its sound)

5/22, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Totally Terrific Duck/A Star is Born”—focus on letter T/building words using the word, star)

Writing

(calendar-pic or prompt a day)

5/11, 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Arthur (“Arthur and DW Clean Up/The Long, Dull Winter”—prompt: If you could invent your own holiday, what would you invent?)

5/18, 9:30 a.m. (WITFTV) and 5:00 p.m. (WITFKids) Let’s Go Luna (“Totally Totem/Glacier or Rust”—prompt: Design your own totem pole—select three animals and/or birds that you would put on your totem pole and explain why.)

5/12, 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Pinkalicious & Peterrific (“Best Day Ever/Catchy Song”—prompt: Can you write your own ‘catchy’ song?





5/19, 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. (WITFKids) and 5/21, 11:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Pinkalicious & Peterrific (“Slumber Party/Puptastic”—prompt: write about a night you spent away from home, was it fun? Was it

scary?)

5/11, 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. (WITFKids) and 5/13, 11:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Pinkalicious & Peterrific (“Sparkle Kart/ Merry Go Round”—prompt: Design an imaginary Merry Go Round, playground equipment or amusement park ride and describe it in writing.)

5/20, 7:30 p.m. (WITFKids) and 5/21, 8:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Molly of Denali (“Hot Springs Eternal/Tooey’s Hero”—prompt: In some parts of Alaska, a sled dog musher delivers the mail. Pick a community helper: mail carrier, police officer, fire fighter, nurse, doctor, garbage collector, etc. and write how they help us.)





Grade 2 May 11-May 18 May 18-May 22 Foundational Skills:

-word blending -practicing fluency

5/11, 10:30 a.m. (WITFKids) Super Why! (“The Rolling Rice Cakes”— focus on alphabet, spelling, storytelling; concept: Japanese folktale; to learn about generosity)


5/11, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Pl-Pl-Plane/Mail Mix Up”—exploring -PL blends, exploring –AIL sounds in words like nail, pail, sail)

5/18, 1:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“Martha Doesn’t Speak Monkey! /Martha and Truman Get Lost”—vocab: directions, embarrassing, etc.)



5/12, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Wordworld (“Robots to the Rescue!/Radio Read-A-Thon”—plurals: adding ‘s’; word: ROBOT/word: BOOK)

5/19, 1:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“Martha and Skits/Martha Plays A Part”—first episode book based; vocab: exceptional, stupendous, extraordinary, cue, knack, etc.)

5/12, 1:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“Martha Takes the Cake/Codename: Martha”—vocab: innocent, guilty, biased, suspicious, accomplice, proof, expression, fishy, etc.)



5/20, 1:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“Oh, Noooo!/Bye, Martha”—vocab: deceive, dishonest, translate, switch, etc.)



5/13, 1:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“Martha Speaks/Martha Gives Advice”—first episode book based; vocab: express, mumble, jabber, persuade, defend, encourage, plead, etc.)

5/21, 1:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“Down on Farm/Martha Runs Away”—vocab: responsibility, appreciate, opportunity, promote, etc.)




5/22, 11:00 a.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“Raiders of the Lost Art/Martha Says it With Flowers”—vocab: caricature, panic, considerate, etc.)

5/14, 1:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“Escape from Flea Island/No Dogs Allowed”—vocab: cooperate, consensus, government, campaign, debate, influence, etc.)


5/15, 1:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“The Dog Who Came to Dinner/ Martha Calling”—second episode book based; vocab: jealous, privilege, envy, allow, forbid, restrict)

Writing-prompt a day


5/18, 9:30 a.m. (WITFTV) and 5:00 p.m. (WITFKids) Let’s Go Luna (“Totally Totem/Glacier or Rust”—prompt: Design your own totem pole—select three animals and/or birds that you would put on your

totem pole and explain why.)

5/11, 11:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Pinkalicious & Peterrific (“Dream Salon/The Duck Stops Here”—prompt: Describe a hairstyle of your dreams.)

5/18, 9:00 a.m. (WITFTV) and 5/19, 7:00 p.m. (WITFKids) Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum (“I am Julia Child/I am Neil Armstrong”-- prompt: write about something you learned about one of these famous people. How do they inspire you?) *repeat on ELA curriculum 4/23/20







5/13, 9:00 a.m. (WITFTV) Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum (“I am Helen Keller/I am Alexander Graham Bell”—concept: there are many different ways to learn/listening skills; prompt: write about something you learned about one of these famous people. How do they inspire you?) *repeat on ELA curriculum 4/16/20

5/19, 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Arthur (“The Lousy Week/You are Arthur”—prompt: What if you could be Arthur for a day? Describe in writing your day as Arthur.)




5/20, 7:30 p.m. (WITFKids) and 5/21, 8:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Molly of Denali (“Hot Springs Eternal/Tooey’s Hero”—prompt: In some parts of Alaska, a sled dog musher delivers the mail. Pick a community helper: mail carrier, police officer, fire

fighter, nurse, doctor, garbage collector, etc. and write how they help you and your community.)

5/15, 9:00 a.m. (WITFTV) Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum (“I am George Washington/I am Susan B. Anthony”—concept: leadership, teamwork/ everyone should have right to express themselves, vote; prompt: write about something you learned about one of these famous people. How do they inspire you? *repeat on ELA curriculum 4/17/20





-high frequency words -fluency practice -comprehension

5/11, 1:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“Myth me? / Td’s Myth Take”—vocab: myth, legend, morale, reflection, version, alter, adaptation, etc.)


5/11, 9:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Wordgirl (“Day at the Museum/Best Fan Club Meeting Ever”—vocab: rumor, deadline; divulge, eavesdrop)

5/18, 9:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Wordgirl (“Dinner or Consequences Part 1 & 2—vocab: feast, consequences; vanish, rely)



5/12, 9:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Wordgirl (“Hard-Learned Money/Gift Pony”—vocab: divvy, repetitive; brooch, woozy)

5/19, 9:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Wordgirl (“Go Gadget Go/Emergency Plan #999”—vocab: brainstorm, gadget; courageous, stunt)


5/20, 1:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“Oh, Noooo! /Bye, Martha”—vocab: deceive, dishonest, translate, switch, etc.)

5/13, 9:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Wordgirl (“Tell Her What She’s Won/Victoria Is the Best…Wordgirl?”—vocab: bombard, emcee; fib, mistaken)

5/20, 9:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Wordgirl (“One Last Sandwich/Caper or Plastic”—vocab: final, pacify; muffled, flashback)



5/14, 9:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Wordgirl (“High-Five Sandwich/The Robot Problem”—vocab: trendy, eager; fuel, cackle)

5/21, 9:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Wordgirl (“Dr. Two Brains, Mr. Cheese/Kitty Cat Criminals”—vocab: command, location, locate; ornamental, feline)



5/15, 9;30 p.m. (WITFKids) Wordgirl (“Who Wants to Get Rid of Wordgirl?/The Talented Mr. Birg”—vocab: strategy, giddy; employee, doppelganger)

*Wordgirl not airing Friday, 5/22 for special: Cat in the Hat Knows About Camping!

Writing journal:

opinion/familiar topic



5/11, 1:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“Myth me? / Td’s Myth Take”—prompt: Write your own version of a Greek myth.)

5/18, 9:30 a.m. (WITFTV) and 5:00 p.m. (WITFKids) Let’s Go Luna (“Totally Totem/Glacier or Rust”—prompt: Design your own totem pole—select three animals and/or birds that have characteristics and traits that are similar to you—for example, runs fast, likes to swim, is playful, quiet, loud, sneaky, etc.)



5/12, 9:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Pinkalicious & Peterrific (“Best Day Ever/Catchy Song”—prompt: Can you write your own ‘catchy’ song?


5/12, 6:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Arthur (“Binky Barnes, Wingman/To Beat or Not To Beat”—prompt: Describe your favorite ‘past time’ or hobby.)


5/13, 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Arthur (“Arthur’s Almost Boring Day/Half Baked Sale”—prompt: Write a story based on something you find or imagine finding in an attic.)





5/20, 7:30 p.m. (WITFKids) and 5/21, 8:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Molly of Denali (“Hot Springs Eternal/Tooey’s Hero”—In some parts of Alaska, a sled dog musher delivers the mail. Pick a community helper: mail carrier, police officer, fire fighter, nurse, doctor, garbage collector, etc. and write how they help you and your community.)

5/14, 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Arthur (“Kids are from Earth, Parents are from Pluto/Nerves of Steel”—prompt: Write about something your parents do that you think is embarrassing. Be funny but respectful.)

5/21, 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Arthur (“The World Record/The Cave”—prompt: If you could hold a world record, what would it be in? Or, write an adventure story that takes place in a cave.)


5/22, 9:00 a.m. (WITFTV) Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum (“I am Leonardo Da Vinci/I am Amelia Earhart”—concept: It’s ok to try many different activities/try and go for it; prompt: write about something you learned about one of these famous people. How do they inspire you? *repeat on ELA curriculum 4/14/20 and 4/20/20

5/15, 11:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Pinkalicious & Peterrific (“Mr. Socko/A Pinkapurrfect”—prompt: write a story for your own sock puppet play)

Grade 4 May 11-May 18 May 18-May 22

Foundational Skills:

-word analysis -fluency practice -comprehension

5/11, 1:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“Myth me? /Td’s Myth Take”—vocab: myth, legend, morale, reflection, version, alter, adaptation, etc.)


















5/15, 9;30 p.m. (WITFKids) Wordgirl (“Who Wants to Get Rid of Wordgirl?/The Talented Mr. Birg”—vocab words: strategy, giddy; employee, doppelganger)


Writing journal-

research/opinion 5/11, 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Arthur (“Arthur and DW Clean Up/The Long, Dull Winter”—prompt: If you could invent your own holiday, what would you invent? Why?)


5/11, 1:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“Myth me? / Td’s Myth Take”—prompt: Write your own version of a Greek myth)







5/19, 7:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Molly of Denali (“The Worm Turns/Little Dog Lost”—prompt: Do ice worms actually exist? Research and write what you learned about ice worms. How are they different from earthworms?)



5/13, 9:00 a.m. (WITFTV) Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum (“I am Helen Keller/I am Alexander Graham Bell”—concept: there are many different ways to learn/listening skills; prompt: write about something you

5/20, 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Arthur (“Arthur and the Big Riddle/Double Dare”)—prompt: Create your own game show and describe it in writing or write about your favorite game show and

learned about one of these famous people. How do they inspire you?) *repeat on ELA curriculum 4/16/20

explain why you enjoy it.)



5/15, 6:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Arthur (“My Music Rules/That’s a Baby Show”—prompt: research and write three facts about classical musician and cellist Yo-Yo Ma or jazz musician and saxophonist Joshua Redman. Which music do you like better? Classical or Jazz? Why?)





-fluency practice -comprehension

5/11, 1:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“Myth me? /Td’s Myth Take”—vocab: myth, legend, morale, reflection, version, alter, adaptation, etc.)


















5/15, 9:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Wordgirl (“Who Wants to Get Rid of Wordgirl?/The Talented Mr. Birg”—vocab words: strategy, giddy; employee, doppelganger)


Writing journal-

topic/opinion 5/11, 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Arthur (“Arthur and DW Clean Up/The Long, Dull Winter”—prompt: If you could invent your own holiday, what would you invent? Why?)


5/11, 11:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Pinkalicious & Peterrific (“Dream Salon/The Duck Stops Here”—prompt: Describe a hairstyle of your dreams)


5/11, 1:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Martha Speaks (“Myth me? / Td’s Myth Take”—prompt: Write your own version of a Greek myth.)



5/19, 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Arthur (“The Lousy Week/You are Arthur”—prompt: What if you could be Arthur for a day? Describe in writing your day as Arthur)


5/19, 7:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Molly of Denali (“The Worm Turns/Little Dog Lost”—prompt: Do ice worms actually exist? Research and write what you learned about ice worms. How are they different from earthworms?)




5/20, 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 p.m. (WITFKids) Arthur (“Arthur and the Big Riddle/Double Dare”)—prompt: Create your own game show and describe it in writing or write about your favorite game show and explain why you enjoy it.)



5/15, 6:30 a.m. (WITFTV) Arthur (“My Music Rules/That’s a Baby Show”—prompt: research and write three facts about classical musician and cellist Yo-Yo Ma or jazz musician and saxophonist Joshua Redman. Which music do you like better? Classical or Jazz? Why?)


5/15, 9:00 a.m. (WITFTV) Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum (“I am George Washington/I am Susan B. Anthony”—concept: leadership, teamwork/ everyone should have right to express themselves, vote; prompt: write about something you learned about one of these

famous people. How do they inspire you? *repeat on ELA curriculum 4/17/20


Grade 6-8 May 11-May 18 May 18-May 22 Literature reading: Afternoon Programming for middle school students Afternoon Programming for middle school students Courage and

catastrophe 5/11, 4 p.m. (WITFTV) Great American Read—Grand Finale

5/18, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (WITFTV) Louisa May Alcott: American Masters—The Woman Behind Little Women

non-fiction reading

(Find out which of the 100 nominated books is crowned America's best-loved novel.)

(A look at the author of “Little Women” reveals she was a “free thinker” with a literary double life.)

writing-ideas for writing prompts

5/12, 4 p.m. (WITFTV) Annie Oakley: American Experience

5/19, 4 p.m. (WITFTV) Little Women on Masterpiece Part One

(The story of a five-foot-tall sharpshooter who became a world renowned symbol of the Wild West.)

5/20, 4 p.m. (WITFTV) Little Women on Masterpiece Part Two

5/13, 4 p.m. (WITFTV) Surviving the Dust Bowl: American Experience

5/21, 4 p.m. (WITFTV) Little Women on Masterpiece Part Three

also Science Curriculum (Dust storms ravaged the parched southern plains in the 1930s, turning bountiful fields into desert.)

also Social Sciences Curriculum

5/11, 3 p.m. (WITFTV) Latino Americans—Foreigners in Their Own Land

5/18, 3 p.m. (WITFTV Latino Americans—The New Latinos

(The first Spanish explorers in North America and the US expansion in the Southwest are examined.)

(Immigrants from Puerto Rico, Cuba and Dominican Republic seek opportunities after World War II.)

5/12, 3 p.m. (WITFTV) Latino Americans—Empire of Dreams

5/19, 3 p.m. (WITFTV) Latino Americans—Pride and Prejudice

(A look at how the American population was reshaped by Latino immigration from 1880 to the 1940s.)

(Labor leaders organize farm workers in California and activists push for education opportunities.)

5/13, 3 p.m. (WITFTV) Latino Americans—War and Peace

5/20, 3 p.m. (WITFTV) Latino Americans—Peril and Promise

(Trace the World War II years and those that follow, as Latinos serve their new country.)

(The debate over undocumented immigrants and the Latino influence on sports and media are

explored.)

5/14, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. (WITFTV) Roosevelts: An Intimate History—The Rising Road (1933-1939)

5/21, 3 p.m. (WITFTV) John Lewis—Get in the Way

(FDR brings the same energy and optimism to the White House, as his cousin Theodore displayed)

(The journey of Civil Rights hero, congressman and human rights champion, John Lewis, is chronicled.)

5/15, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. (WITFTV) Roosevelts: An Intimate History--The Common Cause (1939-1944)

5/22, 3-5 p.m. (WITFTV) Roosevelts: An Intimate History—A Strong and Active Faith (1944-1962)

(FDR breaks the third-term tradition and tries to prepare a reluctant country to enter World War II.)

(FDR is determined to see the war through victory. Eleanor Roosevelt fights for civil liberties.)

Other related programming for middle

school students

Daily, 5:30 p.m., (WITFTV) BBC World News America (The show will expose students to information, analysis of important current events with international perspective)


Daily, 6 p.m. (WITFTV) PBS New Hour (The show will expose students to informational data, along with modeling how to analyze and report relevant details)


WITF Radio (FM 89.5)

Listening Programs

Mondays, 2-3 p.m. Ideas Exchange (WITFRadio) Reveal

Mondays, 2-3 p.m. Ideas Exchange (WITFRadio) Reveal Reveal – https://www.revealnews.org/ Reveal engages

and empowers the public through investigative journalism and groundbreaking storytelling that sparks action, improves lives and protects our democracy.

Reveal – https://www.revealnews.org/ Reveal engages and empowers the public through investigative journalism and groundbreaking storytelling that sparks action, improves lives and protects our democracy.

Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m. Ideas Exchange (WITFRadio) Innovation Hub Innovation Hub – http://blogs.wgbh.org/innovation- hub/ Innovation Hub features today's most creative thinkers--from authors to researchers to business leaders. It explores new avenues in education, science, medicine, transportation, and more.

Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m. Ideas Exchange (WITFRadio) Innovation Hub Innovation Hub – http://blogs.wgbh.org/innovation- hub/ Innovation Hub features today's most creative thinkers--from authors to researchers to business leaders. It explores new avenues in education, science, medicine, transportation, and more.

Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. Ideas Exchange (WITFRadio) Ted Radio Hour


http://www.revealnews.org/


http://blogs.wgbh.org/innovation-


Ted Radio Hour – https://www.npr.org/programs/ted- radio-hour/ TED Radio Hour investigates the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. In each episode, host Manoush Zomorodi explores a big idea through a series of TED Talks and original interviews, inspiring us to learn more about the world, our communities and most importantly, ourselves.

Ted Radio Hour – https://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/ TED Radio Hour investigates the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. In each episode, host Manoush Zomorodi explores a big idea through a series of TED Talks and original interviews, inspiring us to learn more about the world, our communities and most importantly, ourselves.

Thursdays, 2-3 p.m. Ideas Exchange (WITFRadio) To The Best of Our Knowledge


To The Best of Our Knowledge – https://www.ttbook.org/ is a nationally-syndicated, Peabody award-winning radio show where long-form interviews lead us to dive headlong into the deeper end of ideas. We have conversations with novelists and poets, scientists and software engineers, journalists and historians, filmmakers and philosophers, artists and activists--anyone with a big idea and a passion to have creative and engaging conversation about it.


also Science curriculum

Fridays, 2-4 p.m. Ideas Exchange (WITFRadio) Science Friday


Science Friday (two hours 2-4) – https://www.sciencefriday.com/ Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.


High School 9-12 May 11-May 18 May 18-May 22 Afternoon Programming for high school students Afternoon Programming for high school students 5/11, 4 p.m. (WITFTV) Great American Read—Grand

Finale 5/18, 4 p.m. (WITFTV) Louisa May Alcott: American Masters—The Woman Behind Little Women

(Find out which of the 100 nominated books is crowned America's best-loved novel.)

(A look at the author of “Little Women” reveals she was a “free thinker” with a literary double life.)

5/12, 4 p.m. (WITFTV) Annie Oakley: American Experience

5/19, 4 p.m. (WITFTV) Little Women on Masterpiece Part One

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(The story of a five-foot-tall sharpshooter who became a world renowned symbol of the Wild West.)

5/20, 4 p.m. (WITFTV) Little Women on Masterpiece Part Two

5/13, 4 p.m. (WITFTV) Surviving the Dust Bowl: American Experience

5/21, 4 p.m. (WITFTV) Little Women on Masterpiece Part Three

also Science curriculum (Dust storms ravaged the parched southern plains in the 1930s, turning bountiful fields into desert.)

also Social Sciences Curriculum

5/11, 3 p.m. (WITFTV) Latino Americans—Foreigners in Their Own Land

5/18, 3 p.m. (WITFTV Latino Americans—The New Latinos

(The first Spanish explorers in North America and the US expansion in the Southwest are examined.)

(Immigrants from Puerto Rico, Cuba and Dominican Republic seek opportunities after World War II.)

5/12, 3 p.m. (WITFTV) Latino Americans—Empire of Dreams

5/19, 3 p.m. (WITFTV) Latino Americans—Pride and Prejudice

(A look at how the American population was reshaped by Latino immigration from 1880 to the 1940s.)

(Labor leaders organize farm workers in California and activists push for education opportunities.)

5/13, 3 p.m. (WITFTV) Latino Americans—War and Peace

5/20, 3 p.m. (WITFTV) Latino Americans—Peril and Promise

(Trace the World War II years and those that follow, as Latinos serve their new country.)

(The debate over undocumented immigrants and the Latino influence on sports and media are explored.)

5/14, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. (WITFTV) Roosevelts: An Intimate History—The Rising Road (1933-1939)

5/21, 3 p.m. (WITFTV) John Lewis—Get in the Way

(FDR brings the same energy and optimism to the White House, as his cousin Theodore displayed)

(The journey of Civil Rights hero, congressman and human rights champion, John Lewis, is chronicled.)

5/15, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. (WITFTV) Roosevelts: An Intimate History--The Common Cause (1939-1944)

5/22, 3-5 p.m. (WITFTV) Roosevelts: An Intimate History—A Strong and Active Faith (1944-1962)

(FDR breaks the third-term tradition and tries to prepare a reluctant country to enter World War II.)

(FDR is determined to see the war through victory. Eleanor Roosevelt fights for civil liberties.)

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Mondays, 2-3 p.m. Ideas Exchange (WITFRadio) Reveal

Mondays, 2-3 p.m. Ideas Exchange (WITFRadio) Reveal Reveal – https://www.revealnews.org/ Reveal engages

and empowers the public through investigative journalism and groundbreaking storytelling that sparks action, improves lives and protects our democracy.

Reveal – https://www.revealnews.org/ Reveal engages and empowers the public through investigative journalism and groundbreaking storytelling that sparks action, improves lives and protects our democracy.

Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m. Ideas Exchange (WITFRadio) Innovation Hub

Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m. Ideas Exchange (WITFRadio) Innovation Hub

Innovation Hub – http://blogs.wgbh.org/innovation- hub/ Innovation Hub features today's most creative thinkers--from authors to researchers to business leaders. It explores new avenues in education, science, medicine, transportation, and more.

Innovation Hub – http://blogs.wgbh.org/innovation- hub/ Innovation Hub features today's most creative thinkers--from authors to researchers to business leaders. It explores new avenues in education, science, medicine, transportation, and more.















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Documents

Central Dauphin School District-ELA Big Ideas Plan …...2020/05/11 · prompt: Design your own totem pole—pick three animals and/or birds for your totem pole and what you like