Teaching Mornings on Horseback | Daily Lessons

Daily Lessons

This section contains 30 daily lessons. Each one has a specific objective and offers at least three (often more) ways to teach that objective. Lessons include classroom discussions, group and partner activities, in-class handouts, individual writing assignments, at least one homework assignment, class participation exercises and other ways to teach students about the text in a classroom setting. Use some or all of the suggestions provided to work with your students in the classroom and help them understand the text.

Lesson 1

Objective: Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. played an important role in Teedie's life. The objective of this lesson is to learn more about Theodore, Sr. and discuss the role of father figures in the lives of children and young adults.

1) Homework: Write a biography of Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. In the biography, include information about his childhood, personality, and adult life. What did Theodore do in his life? What...
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