1. Present artwork "Nighthawks" to students on the Smartboard. Discuss urban elements.
2. Pass out new vocabulary recording sheets to students for Unit 2: It Happened in the City. Using the Smartboard, have students record the following words and definitions:
a) urban
b) urbanization
3. Introduce vocabulary words for the story "The Baddest Dog in Harlem." Tell students that they will be reading the story on Wednesday in class with partners.
4. Allow students to explore Google Maps and look at Harlem, NY: the setting of the short story they will be reading on Wednesday.
2. Pass out new vocabulary recording sheets to students for Unit 2: It Happened in the City. Using the Smartboard, have students record the following words and definitions:
a) urban
b) urbanization
3. Introduce vocabulary words for the story "The Baddest Dog in Harlem." Tell students that they will be reading the story on Wednesday in class with partners.
4. Allow students to explore Google Maps and look at Harlem, NY: the setting of the short story they will be reading on Wednesday.