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Children will discover how Jane Goodall achieved her dream of studying chimps.
Women’s History Month
key details, vocabulary, character traits, nonfi ction text features
read a chart
observe, patient, respectful
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Provide students with some background on dreams and goals.
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video "Follow Your Dreams." 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 observe, paient, and respectful.
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.
Use the online game show to gauge comprehension and reinforce the issue’s content. Students can play by themselves or in teams. For each question they answer correctly, they win a point.
You can use our printable worksheets to focus on important ELA skills. Here's how.
ELA Focus: Vocabulary (15 min.)
Editor’s Pick: Character Traits (15 min.)
ELA Focus: Nonfiction Text Features (15 min.)
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