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Comparing Two Main Ideas in an Informational Text: Meg Lowman’s Methods for Researching the Rainforest (Pages 35–36) Lesson PlanComparing Two Main Ideas in an Informational Text: Meg Lowman’s Methods for Researching the Rainforest (Pages 35–36) Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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5th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2014
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Comparing Two Main Ideas in an Informational Text: Meg Lowman’s Methods for Researching the Rainforest (Pages 35–36)

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This Comparing Two Main Ideas in an Informational Text: Meg Lowman’s Methods for Researching the Rainforest (Pages 35–36) lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2a (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2a Updates: September 2018 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 2a, Unit 2 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 2a: Unit 2, Lesson 12 (.html)
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Alike or different? Scholars compare and contrast the research methods used by Meg in The Most Beautiful Roof in the World. They record information about her research in a three column note catcher before answering text-dependent questions over the text.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

textual evidence, word meanings, compare and contrast

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss how the environment and makeup of the area and land likely contributed to the type of research conducted

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson 12 of 15 in 5th Grade ELA Module 2a, Unit 2
  • Complete lessons in order
  • Prepare four corners activity in advance

Pros

  • Includes answer key for questions
  • Offers a completed note catcher for teacher reference

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.4

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