Reading for Information
In this FACTivity, you will explore the reasons the scientists in this study might have chosen to be involved in…
In this FACTivity, you will explore the reasons the scientists in this study might have chosen to be involved in the study.
Look at four photos or illustrations from “Food for the Soil” and use what you’ve learned to explain what each…
Look at four photos or illustrations from “Food for the Soil” and use what you’ve learned to explain what each of the provided photos or illustrations is about. Try it...
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...
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...
In this lesson plan, you will use the visual thinking strategy to elicit prior knowledge from students before reading a…
In this lesson plan, you will use the visual thinking strategy to elicit prior knowledge from students before reading a Natural Inquirer Reader. After reading the article, you will use...
In this lesson plan, students will review the Reflection Section questions and learn to highlight portions of the text that…
In this lesson plan, students will review the Reflection Section questions and learn to highlight portions of the text that help answer those questions best. This lesson plan can be...
In this lesson plan, students will read a Natural Inquirer or Investi-gator article and use the “Double Entry Graphic Organizer”…
In this lesson plan, students will read a Natural Inquirer or Investi-gator article and use the “Double Entry Graphic Organizer” to organize the most important thoughts regarding the topic.
This lesson plan provides students a structured way to compare, contrast, and combine information from two texts. It features a…
This lesson plan provides students a structured way to compare, contrast, and combine information from two texts. It features a graphic organizer to assist students. This can be used with...
Introduce the scientific process, as expressed in scientific writing, to your students. This lesson plan will walk you through how…
Introduce the scientific process, as expressed in scientific writing, to your students. This lesson plan will walk you through how to do a guided reading of an Investi-gator article (or...
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...
