Lesson: Fairness Grade: 5th Time: 30 minutes Materials: -Session 1: Fairness lesson guide p.

124-126 -Discussion cards- Fairness p.44 -Does Fair Mean Equal? Worksheet p.27 -Fair Action worksheet (from common sense folder) Procedure: -Define the meaning of fairness, just, impartial, and unbiased- explain synonym- have the group come up with more synonyms -Discussion cards -Pass out the Fair Action worksheet -Discuss answers as a class

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1c Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1d Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.2 Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.5 Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes

ASCA Standards: PS:A2.1 Recognize that everyone has rights and responsibilities PS:A2.2 Respect alternative points of view PS:A2.3 Recognize, accept, respect and appreciate individual differences PS:C1.2 Learn about the relationship between rules, laws, safety and the protection of rights of the individual PS:A2.4 Recognize, accept and appreciate ethnic and cultural diversity