Grade 2 Lesson at a Glance: Unit 4, Lesson 2

Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
Some People I Know

Lesson at a Glance
Unit 4, Lesson 2: Alexa Canady (pp. 138-141)

The Big Idea
Framework Concept: Contributions Alexa Canady helps others by helping children get well.

Begin by discussing what doctors do to help people. Have students share any experiences they have had with doctors. Then ask them what a surgeon does. If any students have had surgery, encourage them to share their experiences. Conclude the discussion by talking about how they think doctors and surgeons can make a difference in the world.

Check for Understanding

Ask students to finish this sentence starter and illustrate their sentence:
Alexa Canady helps children by _____________.
Have students pantomime the things that Alexa Canady did to help Justin get well. Have them use the illustrations on pages 138-140 to help them.

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