Talk like a scientist. Pupils engage in a science talk about rainforests, using a note-catcher worksheet to record important points. Next, they work in triads to synthesize their ideas about the rainforest, adding notes to a KWL anchor chart. 

Concepts

rainforests, group discussions, informational texts

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide sentence frames for English learners to use during group discussions

Classroom Considerations

• Final lesson from the 10-part Grade 5 ELA Module 2a, Unit 1 series
• Requires sticky notes and the rainforest KWL anchor chart started in lesson one

Pros

• Provides strategies for differentiated instruction
• Includes supporting learning targets

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.5.1 W.5.1.b SL.5.1.a SL.5.1.b SL.5.1.c SL.5.1.d