A Friend of the Everglades: Part 1

In this lesson, students will read informational text about Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) as well as the Everglades. Students will annotate and summarize the text using a summarizing strategy. Then they will complete a graphic organizer to organize the information for their children's book. This is lesson 1 of 3 in a mini-unit integrating civics and English Language Arts.

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 2

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: everglades, marjory stoneman douglas, write a book, research, civics, symbols, landmarks, summarizing, florida

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Instructional Design Framework(s): Writing to Learn

Resource Collection: Summer 2023 Integrated Civics and Social Studies

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