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Comparing and Contrasting Two Texts about Poison Dart Frogs: Poison! Lesson PlanComparing and Contrasting Two Texts about Poison Dart Frogs: Poison! Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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3rd
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English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2014
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Comparing and Contrasting Two Texts about Poison Dart Frogs: Poison!

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This Comparing and Contrasting Two Texts about Poison Dart Frogs: Poison! lesson plan also includes:
  • Grade 3 ELA Module 2A: Full Module
  • Grade 3 ELA Module 2A, Unit 2: Full Unit
  • Grade 3 ELA Module 2A, Unit 2: Recommended Texts
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Scholars compare and contrast two informational texts about Poison Dart Frogs. A brief vocabulary review and discussion lead the way to a two-part close reading—the first reading for gist the second reading for details. Followed by a close listening of a text, learners chat with their peers and apply their new-found knowledge to complete a group Venn diagram. A homework assignment extends the learning experience. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

reading, reading comprehension, informational texts, compare and contrast, compare and contrast texts, frogs, amphibians, animals, venn diagrams, close reading

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Fill in a Venn diagram as part of the lesson's review to familiarize pupils with the process 
  • For those that require a challenge, add a third book and circle to the Venn diagram
  • Allow early finishers to start their homework assignment when other tasks are complete 

Classroom Considerations

  • This lesson is the 10th in a series of 13 that make up a unit addressing reading comprehension techniques and frogs 
  • Preview the resource to confirm which materials are required from past lessons

Pros

  • Learners will be familiar with the lesson's routine as it is similar to past lessons
  • Instructions are written in detail 
  • Teacher Notes include ideas to meet class members' variety of needs 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.8 RF.3.4.a SL.3.2

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