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Gathering Information
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DISCUSS:
What part of Rock Camp looks fun to you and why?
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01/10
Get your supplies.
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Watch the video.
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Read the Rock Hunting section of the camp flyer.
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Reread the Rock Hunting section and take notes.
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Read the Rock Painting and Rock Balancing sections of the
camp flyer.
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Reread the Rock Painting and Rock Balancing sections
and take notes.
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Watch the video.
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Read Max’s letter and take notes.
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Choose two camp activities to write about.
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The papers shown on 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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Students should have a basic understanding of the opinion writing structure. If students need support on these foundational skills, we recommend teaching the Festivals unit first.

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