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Reading Closely to Expand Understanding of Adaptations Lesson PlanReading Closely to Expand Understanding of Adaptations Lesson Plan
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Reading Closely to Expand Understanding of Adaptations

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  • Grade 3 ELA Module 2A, Unit 2: Full Unit
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Third graders work to determine the main idea, recall key details, and answer questions using an informational text on the topic of animal adaptations. Using the non-fiction text "Staying Alive: Animal Adaptations" (provided) the teacher will read the story aloud modeling fluent reading while the class follows along. Next, independently learners will re-read the story on their own using the close reading routine they worked on in a previous unit. During this process, learners will write down notes and vocabulary from the text to capture the gist of the text and compare their notes with a partner. To help capture the main idea and details from the text, readers will be guided to fill out a recording form (given). This instructional activity and the corresponding unit provide an organized & structured format to teach the concept of reading for information, comprehending what is read, and answering questions about a text providing supporting details. With the text and recording sheet included, it makes this instructional activity very easy to implement. 

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reading comprehension, reading nonfiction, main ideas, close reading, key details, supporting details, animal adaptations

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animal adaptation and environment, main idea & supporting details, english language arts
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Grade
3rd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2014
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Creative Commons
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Common Core

RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.5 RI.3.7

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