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A Reading Adventure Pack focuses on rocks. Scholars participate in three activities after reading a fiction and nonfiction text—The Jade Stone, a Chinese folktale adapted by Caryn Yacowitz, and Rocks in His Head by Carol Otis Hurst. First, pupils use their observation skills to examine the details of a rock and paint it. Second, they begin a rock collection and curate their treasures like a museum. Finally, learners write a haiku poem about rocks.
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CCSS:
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Display rock collections and conduct a gallery walk around the classroom
- Put on a poetry showcase; invite pupils to read their poems in front of their peers
- Take a walk around the classroom or neighborhood, and encourage participants to leave their painting rocks somewhere for someone else to view
Classroom Considerations
- Requires The Jade Stone, a Chinese folktale adapted by Caryn Yacowitz, and the nonfiction book Rocks in His Head by Carol Otis Hurst
- The pack is designed to be completed at home with an adult
Pros
- Activities meet a variety of learning styles
- Plans are written clearly and in detail
Cons
- None