A Teddy Bear for President Roosevelt
Connie Peter Roop / Grades 1-2 /
In this beginning chapter book, a couple are in danger of losing their
candy and toy store. They decide to make a stuffed bear and name it
after President Theodore Roosevelt. When their new toy becomes very
popular, they write a letter and send a bear to the president asking his
permission to continue to make the Teddy Bear.
Standards
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Social Studies
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Standard 1: History of the United States and New York
1.1 The study of New York State and United States history requires an analysis of the development of American culture, its diversity and multicultural context, and the ways people are unified by many values, practices, and traditions.
1.2 Important ideas, social and cultural values, beliefs, and traditions from New York State and United States history illustrate the connections and interactions of people and events across time and from a variety of perspectives.
Standard 5: Civics, Citizenship, and Government
1.1 The study of civics, citizenship, and government involves learning about political systems; the purposes of government and civic life; and the differing assumptions held by people across time and place regarding power, authority, governance, and law.
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ELA
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Standard 1: Language for Information and Understanding
1.1 Listening and Reading: Listening and reading to acquire information and understanding involves collecting data, facts, and ideas; discovering relationships, concepts, and generalizations; and using knowledge from oral, written, and electronic sources.
Standard 2: Language for Literary Response and Expression
2.1 Language for Literary Response and Expression: Listening and reading for literary response involves comprehending, interpreting, and critiquing imaginative texts in every medium, drawing on personal experiences and knowledge to understand the text, and recognizing the social, historical and cultural features of the text.
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Career Development and Occupational Studies
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Standard 1: Career Development
1.1 Students will learn about the changing nature of the workplace, the value of work to society, and the connection of work to the achievement of personal goals..
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