Amani's Animal Rescue Needs You!

Amani's Animal Rescue Needs You!

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DISCUSS:
What questions do you have about flying squirrels?
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Get your supplies.
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You’ll be working with a partner. When everyone has a partner,
click the arrow to go to the next step.
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To help you choose which animal to write about, we’ll show videos
of each baby when it grows up. Watch these before you decide.
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Watch this video to see what happens when this armadillo gets
scared! When you’re ready, click the arrow to go to the next step.
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When a kangaroo rat is scared, it moves fast! We slowed this
video down so you can see what’s happening.
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Now choose the animal you want to write about. On your Think
Sheet, circle the animal you choose. Beside the word “Topic,”
write the name of your animal.
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Look at what’s right below where you wrote your animal’s name.
Amani wants you to write about the ways that your animal protects
itself. That’s your MAIN IDEA.
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Watch your animal. On your Think Sheet, write about what your
animal does. Don’t worry if you get stuck. You’ll have some more
time in the next step.
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Thinking of words and writing them down can be hard. Try this:
Instead of writing, tell your partner what your animal did.
Then write the words you said on your Think Sheet.
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Both these animals have more than one way to escape their
enemies. Watch these videos. On your Think Sheet, write about
what your animal does to protect itself.
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On the back of your Think Sheet, write down any questions you
have about your animal.
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The papers shown on the screen are VIPs: Very Important Papers!
Your teacher will tell you where to put them so you will have them
for the next lesson.
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In the next lesson, you’ll get a picture of your animal with notes
about other interesting things to know. Then you’ll start turning
your ideas into a sign.
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Lesson details

Grade 2

Informative

Gathering Information

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Students will...

Print Prep
  • gather information and take notes in preparation for writing an informative sign for an Animal Rescue Center..

  • select the topic for their writing and will be given a main idea.

  • generate questions which will lead them into continued research in Lesson 2.

Before this lesson...

Think Sheet worksheet 1 per student
Word Bank (Animal Signs) printout 1 per student
Prep Instructions
  • We suggest teachers make sure each student has a designated location (such as a folder) to store papers between lessons.

  • Each worksheet in this unit will be used across multiple lessons. These worksheets are labeled as VIPs (Very Important Papers).

  • Make sure you count how many students chose kangaroo rats and how many students chose armadillos. You will need this information to make the copies needed for the next lesson.

Standards

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Introduction

5 mins

Writing Activity

25 mins

Lesson details

Grade 2

Informative

Gathering Information

71 reviews

Extend this lesson

Explore

Explore

Find an animal rescue center near you! Students can explore to find out what kinds of animals are rescued and cared for in your community.

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Amanis Animal Rescue Lesson 1: Amani's Animal Rescue Needs You!

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