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This Reading an Interview: “Sloth Canopy Researcher: Bryson Voirin” lesson plan also includes:
- 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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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
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- Includes teaching notes
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