Earth is Special: Reading Comprehension Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Angelique Hammack|Published on: April 23, 2024
Grades: K, 1, 2
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, English Language Arts
Duration: 2 hours 35 minutes
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Region: Global
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Synopsis
In this reading comprehension lesson, students participate in activities to understand that the Earth’s location and orbit influence its features.
Inquire: Student prior knowledge is activated through modeling and questioning about the Earth and space.
Investigate: Students learn about our solar system and the patterns that make the Earth special through a video and a read aloud.
Inspire: Students go outside to explore and appreciate what makes Earth special, then brainstorm to create an Earth Is Special wall.
Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.
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Angelique Hammack
K-8 General and Special Education Teacher
Angelique Hammack is a K–5 educator with a Master of Arts in Education from California State University, San Marcos. She has been teaching since 2017 and specializes in reading, mathematics, and writing in both general and special education settings. Angelique is a certified CALTPA Multiple Subject Scorer and holds an Education Specialist Credential.
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