What do you think? Readers focus on pages 9-10 of The Most Beautiful Roof in the World to form opinions about the difficulty of researching the rainforest canopy. They begin by discussing the skills required to be a scientist and finish by taking a close look at vocabulary before writing their opinion.

Concepts

opinions, opinion writing, scientific research

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask a science researcher to speak to the class or have the class look up information about science researchers

Classroom Considerations

• Part three of 15 in Grade 5 ELA Module 2a, Unit 2
• Requires completing lessons in order

Pros

• Offers a reading note catcher to organize thoughts
• Lists vocabulary to teach to increase lesson comprehension 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.3 W.5.1.b