Introduction
You are a wildlife explorer!
Animals live in different habitats like forest, oceans, and deserts.
Your mission is to learn these habitats and figure out the main idea of what you read!
Task
You will:
Learn about animals habitats
Watch a video
Read short passages
Find the main idea and details
Create your own Habitat Report
Process
Step 1: Learn about the Habitats
Watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcYlF2Rj3pU
Think:
What is a habitat?
What do animals need to survive?
Step 2: Read about a Habitat (Google) or provided*
Chose ONE:
- Forest
- Ocean
- Desert
Step 3: Find the Main Idea
Use this statergy:
- Look for repeated words
- Ask: "What is this most about?"
Step 4: Partner Talk (ELL Support)
Use sentence frame:
"The main idea is _______"
"One detail is _______"
"Animals need _______ to live"
Step 5: Create a Habitat Report
Include:
Habitat name
Main Idea
3 Details
Drawing of animals habitat
Evaluation
Amazing Work!
- You found the main idea correctly
- You wrote 3 good details
- Your answers show you understand the habitat
- You worked hard and completed everything
Good Job!
- You found the main idea (maybe a small mistake)
- You wrote 2 details
- You showed some understanding
- You completed most of your work
Keep Trying!
- The main idea is a little unclear
- You wrote 1 detail
- You need more information about the habitat
- Some parts are missing
Participation Matters!
- Did you try your best?
- Did you talk with your partner?
- Did you finish your drawing?
Conclusion
Amazing job, explorer!
You learned how animals live in different habitats and how to find the main idea in what you read!