October 2022

Mushy Pumpkin!

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Listen and Read

Extend the Lesson

Game
Make a Jack-O'-Lantern

Videos (2)

Videos (2)

Games (1)

Skill-Building Sheets

Academic Standards

 

Reading Objective:

Children will sequence the steps of composting a pumpkin.

 

Science Focus:

plant life cycle

 

ELA Skills:

key details, vocabulary, text evidence, writing, sequencing

 

Page 4 Skill:

read a chart

 

Vocabulary:

mold, compost, nutrients

 

CCSS:

RI.2.1 key details; RI.2.2 identify the main topic; RI.2.4 determine the meanings of words; RI.2.5 use text features; RI.2.8 text evidence; RI.2.10 read informational texts; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; SL.2.3 ask and answer questions; W.2.2 informative texts

 

Guided Reading Level: 

K

 

Lexile Level: 

500L