Getting to Know Andy and His Yellow Frisbee

This lesson introduces students to a young boy, Andy, who has autism. Students learn about common characteristics of autism and how to act when they want to make friends with a child who has a disability. The literacy standards that are included in this lesson are: asking and answering questions about text, retelling stories, demonstrating understanding of the lesson in the story, describing story elements using text and illustrations, and writing an informative piece.

Resource ID#: 74918 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 1

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: disability, autism, friendship, answering questions, retell, central message, lesson, story elements, informative writing

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Assessment, Formative Assessment

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction

Resource Collection: General Collection

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