ELA Lesson: Animal Adaptation in Nonfiction

Created by Teacher(s): Cari Gallagher, Sustainable Jersey for Schools|Published on: August 11, 2024

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Students read nonfiction texts about animals and climate and then compare them with a fiction book on the same topic.

Inquire: As a class, students listen to a nonfiction book about animal adaptation and climate and discuss the features of informational texts.

Investigate: Students independently read a different nonfiction book about animal adaptation and climate, take notes, and compare the information.

Inspire: Students create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast a nonfiction book and a fiction book about animal adaptation and climate.

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Subjects: English Language Arts

Duration: 55 minutes

Region: Global

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Posted on Aug 11, 2024

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Cari Gallagher

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Sustainable Jersey for Schools

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