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Comparing Two Main Ideas in an Informational Text: Meg Lowman’s Methods for Researching the Rainforest (Pages 35–36)

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Alike or different? Scholars compare and contrast the research methods used by Meg in The Most Beautiful Roof in the World. They record information about her research in a three column note catcher before answering text-dependent questions over the text.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss how the environment and makeup of the area and land likely contributed to the type of research conducted
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson 12 of 15 in 5th Grade ELA Module 2a, Unit 2
  • Complete lessons in order
  • Prepare four corners activity in advance
Pros
  • Includes answer key for questions
  • Offers a completed note catcher for teacher reference
Cons
  • None
Common Core