Plants - EngageNY
Plants - EngageNY
Plants - EngageNY
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Describe an image of a turnip accompanying “The Gigantic<br />
Turnip,” using the image to check and support comprehension<br />
of the read-aloud (RL.K.7)<br />
Actively engage in fiction read-alouds (RL.K.10)<br />
Prior to listening to “The Gigantic Turnip,” identify orally what<br />
they know about gardens<br />
While listening to “The Gigantic Turnip,” orally predict what will<br />
happen in the read-aloud based on text heard thus far, and then<br />
compare the actual outcome to the prediction<br />
Core Vocabulary<br />
budge, v. To move a little<br />
Example: Tisha and I tried very hard to push the big rock out of the way,<br />
but it would not budge.<br />
Variation(s): budges, budged, budging<br />
gigantic, adj. Very large<br />
Example: By studying the bones of dinosaurs, scientists know that<br />
some were small and others were gigantic.<br />
Variation(s): none<br />
stew, n. A soup, usually with meat and vegetables, cooked a long time<br />
Example: I am helping my mom cut vegetables for the beef stew she is<br />
making for dinner.<br />
Variation(s): stews<br />
At a Glance Exercise Materials Minutes<br />
Introducing the Read-Aloud What Do We Know? a real turnip with stems<br />
and leaves, if available 10<br />
Purpose for Listening<br />
Presenting the Read-Aloud The Gigantic Turnip 10<br />
Discussing the Read-Aloud<br />
Extensions<br />
<br />
Comprehension Questions 10<br />
Word Work: Gigantic 5<br />
Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day<br />
A Turnip’s Life Cycle<br />
Instructional Master 4B-1;<br />
drawing paper, drawing tools,<br />
scissors, glue<br />
15<br />
44 <strong>Plants</strong>: 4 | The Gigantic Turnip<br />
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