Description
Who doesn’t love the ocean? This non-fiction informational reading and writing unit is perfect for kindergarten, first grade and second grade students who want to learn about ocean animals.
Included are nonfiction articles for close reading on Ocean Animals
All About Dolphins
Octopus
Seahorses
Crabs
Sea Anemones
Starfish
Sea Turtles
The nonfiction articles include stunning photographs and nonfiction text features. They can be used in guided reading groups or whole class. They are a great way to practice close reading and answering text dependent questions citing evidence. 12 days of lesson plans are included. You will also find all of the worksheets, writing materials, posters, sorts, activities in this pack.
The resources in this packet are designed to meet standards while making learning FUN and ENGAGING! The easy to read format, amazing photographs, and engaging topics will capture all of your students attention and begging for more!
Kindergarten Standards
K.R.I.T.1 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
K.R.I.T.2 With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
K.W.2 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.
K.W.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of books by a favorite author and express opinions about them).
K.W.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
First Grade Standards
1.R.I.T.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
1.R.I.T.2 Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
1.R.I.T.5 Know and use various text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, etc.) to locate key facts or information in a text.
1.R.I.T.7 Use the illustrations and details in a text to describe its key ideas.
1.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
1.W.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions).
1.W.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
2nd Grade Standards
2.R.I.T.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
2.R.I.T.2 Identify the main topic of a multi –paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
2.R.I.T.5 Know and use various text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, etc.) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.
2.R.I.T.6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
2.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
2.W.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations).
2.W.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
In addition, video resources to meet CCSS RIT5 and W6 are given in this unit.
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