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Clare Morrison and Lynn Mayberry-Burke, Grade 1 Lesson: __Oliver Button is a Sissy__ Standard(s): 3a, 3c Materials: Book: __Oliver Button is a Sissy__ by Tomie dePaola Worksheet: I am unique because…. or journal response Time: 40-50 minutes Goals: Students will be able to demonstrate an awareness of character’s emotions, perspectives, and respect the individual differences of others. Describe Lesson Steps: Gather students to carpet. **We are all unique. What does unique mean?** OR: **We have special talents. What is a talent?** Discuss. Sharing methods: Popcorn / Think, Pair, Share / Close your eyes and think to yourself – Teacher pulls 3/5 student-named popsicle sticks. Introduce book, __Oliver Button is a Sissy__. Discuss word “Sissy.” Associate “sissy” with name-calling. //How do you feel when someone calls you a name? Is it respectful to call people bad names?// Read aloud book. Stop at appropriate places to have students think, pair, share; e.g. //How is Oliver feeling? How do Oliver’s parents feel? Why are the boys being mean to Oliver?// Use a method to share out loud. At the end, discuss how Oliver felt when the writing said, “Oliver Button is a STAR.” //How does Oliver feel now?// Close your eyes and think about your special talent. When you hear the magic word talent, turn to the person next to you and share your special talent. Have each student share the special talent of their partner to the class. Example: My partner __(name)__ special talent is __. Activity/Assessment(s): Journal response or worksheet (attached).