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Meet the Contestants

Bird of the Year Unit
Lesson 1 of 5
Gathering Information
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DISCUSS:
If you could see any kind of contest, what contest would you want to see?
DISCUSS:
What do you think makes peregrine falcons amazing birds?
Step
01/17
Get your supplies.
Step
02/17
In today’s lesson, you’ll need someone to share ideas with. This could
be a partner, or someone you sit near. When everyone knows who
their talk partner is, move on to the next step.
Step
03/17
Discuss with your partner: What did you notice about what the
weaverbird looks like?
Step
04/17
Write down a few facts about what the weaverbird looks like.
If you want, you can use the notes on the screen.
Step
05/17
Add some notes that are your opinion on what the weaverbird
looks like.
Step
06/17
Discuss with your partner: What did you notice about what the
lyrebird looks like?
Step
07/17
Write down some notes about what the lyrebird looks like.
Step
08/17
Add some notes that are your opinion on what the lyrebird looks
like. If you want, you can use the “I think” section of your word
bank to help.
Step
09/17
Take some notes about how the weaverbird builds its nest.
If you want, you can use your word bank to help.
Step
10/17
Discuss with your partner: What do you think about the weaverbird’s
unique skill?
Step
11/17
Add what you think about the weaverbird’s nest to your notes.
If you want, you can use the “I think” section of your word bank.
Step
12/17
Take some notes on the lyrebird’s unique skill. If you want, you can
use your word bank to help.
Step
13/17
Discuss with your partner: What do you think about the lyrebird’s
unique skill?
Step
14/17
Add what you think about the lyrebird’s sounds to your notes.
If you want, you can use your word bank.
Step
15/17
Read the notes that you took about the weaverbird and the lyrebird.
Think about which bird is your favorite. When you’re done, give a
silent thumbs up.
Step
16/17
Write the name of the bird you think should win the bird of the year
contest on the line at the bottom of your worksheet.
Step
17/17
The papers shown on screen are VIPs: Very Important Papers!
Your teacher will tell you where to put them so you'll have them
for the next lesson.
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Meet the Contestants
Bird of the Year Unit
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