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Cycles in Nature Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology

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A read-aloud anthology offers stories all about nature's life cycles. Over three weeks, second graders listen to and discuss tales about the cycles of daytime, nighttime, seasons, plants, trees, frogs, butterflies, and water. Following the readings, scholars practice word work and complete extension activities.

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
nature, day, daylight, night, evening, morning, the four seasons, winter, spring, summer, fall, autumn, plant life cycles, plants, trees, tree growth, frog life cycle, butterfly life cycle, the water cycle, reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, responding to reading
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Instructional Ideas
  • Align the unit with a related science unit; plan time for lessons and activities that enrich topics from both subjects
Classroom Considerations
  • The sixth unit in a series of 12 read-aloud anthologies by Core Knowledge
  • Requires projection and prep time to make copies and locate materials 
Pros
  • The unit is well organized and contains thorough detail and helpful teaching tips
Cons
  • None