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Reading an Interview: “Sloth Canopy Researcher: Bryson Voirin” Lesson PlanReading an Interview: “Sloth Canopy Researcher: Bryson Voirin” Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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5th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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2014
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Reading an Interview: “Sloth Canopy Researcher: Bryson Voirin”

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  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2a (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2a Updates: September 2018 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2a, Unit 1 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 2a: Unit 1, Lesson 2 (.html)
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It's time to slow down and learn about sloths! Scholars read the first few questions of an interview with a sloth canopy researcher, looking for the gist. Next, they create a glossary in the back of their journals to add new scientific and academic vocabulary throughout the module. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

rainforests, informational texts, academic vocabulary

Instructional Ideas

  • Show a TED Talk featuring sloth scientist Bryson Voirin

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson two of 10 from the Grade 5 ELA Module 2a, Unit 1 series
  • Have a wall map available or print a map of the Western Hemisphere

Pros

  • Includes teaching notes
  • Provides strategies for meeting all students' needs

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.2 RI.5.4 RI.5.5 SL.5.1.c L.5.4.a

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