Exploring Habitats

Lesson 19
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ELA

Unit 2

2nd Grade

Lesson 19 of 25

Objective


Explain how animals in the rainforest survive by asking and answering questions about key details in the text.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: A Rainforest Habitat by Bobbie Kalman and Molly Aloian  — pp. 18-end

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

How do animals in the rainforest survive?

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Key Questions


  • How do animals in the rainforest get energy?

  • Animals are well-suited for life in the rainforest. Do you agree? If so, give two examples.

  • How do animals in the rainforest stay safe?

Vocabulary


forest floor

n.

the ground in the rainforest

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Common Core Standards


  • RI.2.1 — Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
  • SL.2.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Supporting Standards

L.2.1.f
RF.2.3
RI.2.9
RI.2.10
SL.2.2
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