What can you contribute? Scholars read text to determine how ants contribute to the rainforest. First, they categorize and sort facts gathered from reading. Next, readers focus on specific terms in each paragraphs of the text Ants by writing in their note catchers.

Concepts

scientific research, essay structure, sorting & categorizing

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Instructional Ideas

• Include with a science unit on insects

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson five of 15 in 5th Grade ELA Module 2a, Unit 3
• Order of lessons matters
• Lists actions to do in advance (make signs, cut up facts, etc.)

Pros

• Includes answers for teacher reference
• Offers ways to meet the needs of struggling readers

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.5.7 W.5.8