Close Reading of Bullfrog at Magnolia Circle: Main Ideas about the Bullfrog

As your class reaches the end of the book Bullfrog at Magnolia Circle, the seventh lesson in this literary unit helps third graders transition from reading narrative to expository writing. Scholars develop their note-taking skills as they read through the last page in the book, identifying the main ideas and key details they encounter. Readers are also introduced to a glossary that contains key vocabulary found in the text.  Through a series small group and whole-class discussions, 3rd graders continue to learn how the adaptations of a bullfrog help it to survive. A great lesson for teaching students how to read and comprehend expository text.