Take inventory. Scholars analyze pages 28-31 of The Most Beautiful Roof in the World and use a note catcher to model how Meg Lowman took inventory of the species in the rainforest. Learners then take a close look at the vocabulary in the section and sort the words into columns that tell if the term describes what or how.

Concepts

main ideas, informational texts, word meanings

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Instructional Ideas

• Pair a fiction rainforest story with the text and ask pupils to compare the species (example: The Umbrella)

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson 10 of 15 in Grade 5 ELA Module 2a, Unit 2
• Order of lessons is important
• Write vocabulary words on chart paper prior to lesson

Pros

• Includes a completed inventory note catcher for teacher reference
• List vocabulary words to use for the word sorting activity

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.5.2 RI.5.3 SL.5.1.a L.5.4.a