To open this unit, I post a KWL chart titled, Animals on the board. Ask; WHAT do you know about animals and list TS responses. Ask: What do you want to learn about Animals and list TS responses. Read and discuss the unit opener A Time for Playing. Ask: What did you learn about animals and list TS responses that are not under the K column of the chart. Review the KWL chart. During journal writing, TS write what they've learned about animals and illustrate these facts in their journals.Also, I tie this unit in with our Science Theme - Animals. I check out books about animals from the library. During Science, I read a book that correlates to our state objectives. After reading a story in the OC big book, I record info. learned about animals on the chart daily. This procedure is also done with any books I read during science.
Throughout the unit, be sure to answers the questions listed under the W chart of the chart.