Read-Aloud Anthology - EngageNY
Read-Aloud Anthology - EngageNY
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 />
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