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Click below for our some of our Stories & L.I.F.E Response Sheets

Download a STORY and pair with a L.I.F.E. LITERACY RESPONSE SHEET to engage your students in a meaningful learning experience that highlights Black History & Excellence!

Stories of Excellence & L.I.F.E. Framework Information

Grades Teachers | lexile Level n/a

This document includes the following:
1. Stories of Excellence Overview
2. Features of Stories of Excellence
3. Answer Key for After Reading Questions
3. L.I.F.E. Framework Standards Alignment

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L.I.F.E. Response Sheet – Interesting and Important

Grades 3-5 | lexile Level n/a

Make connections to your life by identifying interesting and important details.

Identify key details; Determining Importance: (RI 3.2, RI 4.2, RI 5.2.)

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L.I.F.E. Response Sheet- Traits

Grades 3-5 | lexile Level n/a

Gain insight from the lives of others by identifying character traits.

Summarizing: (RI 3.2, RI 4.2, RI 5.2)
Related to (RL 3.3, 3.4, 3. 5)

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L.I.F.E. Response Sheet: Interview

Grades 3-5 | lexile Level n/a

Connect with your family/community by interviewing them on the topic or person you read about.

Asking questions (RI 3.1, RI 4.1, RI 5.1.)
Identify key details (RI 3.2, RI 4.2, RI 5.2)
Engaging in a range of discussions (SL 3.4, SL 4.4, SL 5.4)

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L.I.F.E. Response Sheet: Social Media Post

Grades 3-5 | lexile Level n/a

Engage with others by sharing what you learned about the Stories of Excellence figure from their perspective.

Consider different perspectives (RI 3.6, RI 4.6, RI 5.6)
Writing routinely (W 3.10, W 4.10, W 5.10)
Share information in diverse media and formats (SL3.2, SL 4.2, SL, 5.2)

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