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Children will examine how snow monkeys stay warm in the cold.
animal adaptations
key details, vocabulary, text evidence, writing
read a chart
hot springs, groom, insulate
SL.2.3, RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RI.2.8, L.2.1
K
480L
Provide students with some background on snow monkeys.
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video “Snow Monkeys Have a Ball.” After children have finished watching the video, discuss the following question:
Preview vocabulary (3 min.)
Next, play the online vocabulary slideshow. This issue’s featured words are hot springs, groom, and insulate.
Set a purpose for reading (5 min.)
Read together (20 min.)
Pass out the Read and Think printable. Use it to check comprehension as you read the issue together, pausing to ask the questions.
Assessment: Reading Quiz
Pass out the Reading Quiz to review key concepts from the issue and assess students’ proficiency on key nonfiction reading skills.
You can use our printable worksheets to focus on important ELA skills. Here’s how.
ELA Focus: Vocabulary (15 min.)
Editor’s Pick: Text Evidence (15 min.)
ELA Focus: Solve a Word Puzzle (15 min.)
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