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ELA Lesson: Animal Adaptation in Nonfiction

Created by Teacher(s): Cari Gallagher, Sustainable Jersey for Schools|Updated: October 23, 2024
Lesson Plan Grades 3-5 Created by New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers

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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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