Capture the engagement of young readers with this collection of activities based on Jane Yolen's book, Owl Moon. Following a shared reading of this children's story, the class explores the geography of the American Northeast, creates how-to instructions for owling and researching the great horned owl, along with other complementary activities.

Concepts

jane yolen, winter, children's literature, owls, massachusetts, imagery

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• After reading this book, take your class on a nature walk to observe your local wildlife
• Supplement this resource into a primary grade science unit on the different types of animals

Classroom Considerations

• This resource requires a class copy of the book Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, which can be found in your school or local public library
• Stretch this unit out over the course of a week, performing a different activity each day

Pros

• Activities create cross-curricular connections between English language arts, science, and geography
• Includes a guide that supports teachers with holding class discussions about the book
• Additional activities are provided that extend student learning

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.K.1 RL.K.2 RL.K.3 RL.1.1 RL.1.2 RL.1.3 RL.2.1 RL.2.2 RL.2.3 SL.K.1.a SL.1.1.a SL.2.1.a