Amazing Dolphins

In this close reading lesson, students will explore vocabulary, answer text-dependent questions, and identify the key details and main idea of an informational text about dolphins. They will then compare the text, "Dolphins" with the text, "Winter's Tail." The students will write an informative essay to explain the similarities and differences between the two texts.
Resource ID#: 63188 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 3
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 5 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: dolphin, main idea, close reading, key details, science, animals, marine, Winter, Winter's Tail, text dependent questions, graphic organizer, compare, contrast
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Virtual Manipulative,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Text Resource,  Instructional Technique,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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