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The Man Who Went to the Far Side of the Moon Lesson PlanThe Man Who Went to the Far Side of the Moon Lesson Plan
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The Man Who Went to the Far Side of the Moon

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Practice comprehension skills using the story, The Man Who Went to the Far Side of the Moon by Bea Uusma Schyffert. Learners answer questions, fill out graphic organizers, and engage in extension activities involving writing and research. They will identify the main idea and make inferences about the story.

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main ideas, supporting details, reading comprehension

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comprehension skills, main idea and details, the man who went to the far side of the moon, bea uusma schyffert, english language arts
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Modeling

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