Let's ask an expert. Scholars divide into groups to research and become experts on either ants or butterflies. Learners use task cards and text on their topic to complete a note catcher. At the end, they share their information with a classmate from a different expert group.

Concepts

evidence, note-taking skills, paraphrasing

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Instructional Ideas

• With larger groups, choose another organism from the rainforest to create additional expert groups

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson six of 15 in 5th Grade ELA Module 2a, Unit 3
• Expects students to complete lessons in order
• Requires gathering books about rainforest insects in advance

Pros

• Divides the information and work among the class
• Includes informational text with photographs of the organisms

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.2 W.5.7 W.5.8 SL.5.1.b