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In Daddy’s Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers

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Theme:

Black History

Grades:

3 - 5

Subject:

Reading and Language Arts

Duration:

45 minute class session

Standards
& Goals:

Florida State Standards
  • The student uses the reading process effectively. LA.A.1.1
  • The student constructs meaning from a wide range of texts. LA.A.2.1
  • The student understands the nature of language. LA.D.1.1
  • The student understands the power of language. LA.D.2.1

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:
  • Listen to various poems from the book In Daddy’s Arms I Am Tall published by Lee and Low Books Incorporated
  • Identify the common theme throughout the poetry (Black fathers and their influence on their children)
  • Reflect upon one poem from the collection

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