Lesson Plans
Browse lesson plans that will walk you step-by-step through a focused lesson. Some lesson plans can be used with any Natural Inquirer or Investi-gator article while others are paired with a particular publication. Search by grade band, duration, and topic.
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A guided reading lesson plans that walks students through each section of this article. It includes a graphic organizer for…A guided reading lesson plans that walks students through each section of this article. It includes a graphic organizer for students to fill in as they read. -
A guided reading lesson plans that walks students through each section of this article. It includes a graphic organizer for…A guided reading lesson plans that walks students through each section of this article. It includes a graphic organizer for students to fill in as they read. -
A guided reading lesson plans that walks students through each section of this article. It includes a graphic organizer for…A guided reading lesson plans that walks students through each section of this article. It includes a graphic organizer for students to fill in as they read. -
This lesson plan introduces students to the different sections of a Natural Inquirer article. Additionally, it helps the students understand…This lesson plan introduces students to the different sections of a Natural Inquirer article. Additionally, it helps the students understand the content of the article through the use of graphic... -
In this lesson, students will increase their reading comprehension and summarization and explanation skills. Students will work in groups to…In this lesson, students will increase their reading comprehension and summarization and explanation skills. Students will work in groups to share information about the Natural Inquirer article and assist with... -
In this lesson plan, students will increase their reading comprehension, organizational skills, critical thinking, and ability to explain concepts through…In this lesson plan, students will increase their reading comprehension, organizational skills, critical thinking, and ability to explain concepts through the use of a graphic organizer. The goal is to... -
Get students moving and listening closely by using “pop ups.” Assign students words from a text, and as you read,…Get students moving and listening closely by using “pop ups.” Assign students words from a text, and as you read, students “pop up” (jump out of their seat, then sit... -
Use Bloom’s Taxonomy and an adaptation of the “questions only” reading strategy to help students read and understand a Natural…Use Bloom’s Taxonomy and an adaptation of the “questions only” reading strategy to help students read and understand a Natural Inquirer article. Note: This lesson plan can be used with... -
In this lesson plan, pairs of students will create a 60- to 90-minute radio broadcast/podcast based on the article. Creating…In this lesson plan, pairs of students will create a 60- to 90-minute radio broadcast/podcast based on the article. Creating the broadcast/podcast will involve close-reading a Natural Inquirer article. Graphic... -
This is a 3-day lesson plan that can be used with any Natural Inquirer article to guide students through a…This is a 3-day lesson plan that can be used with any Natural Inquirer article to guide students through a close-reading and analysis of the article.
