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Read-Aloud Anthology - EngageNY

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Friend or Foe? 8<br />

Lesson Objectives<br />

Core Content Objectives<br />

Students will:<br />

Explain that insects are the largest group of animals on Earth<br />

Explain that there are many different types of insects<br />

Identify ways in which insects can be helpful to people<br />

Identify ways in which insects can be harmful to people<br />

Language Arts Objectives<br />

Students will:<br />

Identify the main topic of “Friend or Foe?” (RI.2.2)<br />

Describe the connections between actions taken by humans<br />

and the extinction of some insects (RL.2.3)<br />

Plan, draft, and edit an informative text that presents information<br />

about insects, including an introduction to a topic, relevant<br />

facts, and a conclusion (W.2.2)<br />

With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on the<br />

topic of insects and strengthen writing as needed by revising<br />

and editing (W.2.5)<br />

Use the antonyms foe and friend appropriately in oral language<br />

(L.2.5a)<br />

Identify new meanings for the word bug and apply them<br />

accurately (L.2.5a)<br />

Insects 8 | Friend or Foe? 107<br />

© 2013 Core Knowledge Foundation

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