The Impact of Animals

Katie Hyatt
Title Page
 

Launch
 

Literature Circle Lessons
 

Closure
 

Bibliography/References
 

Instructional Ideas & Extensions
 

Alignment to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Alignment to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study

English/Language Arts Curriculum (link):
1.01 Expand and refine vocabulary through knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, roots, derivatives, and etymologies (word origins) to assist comprehension.
1.02 Select key vocabulary critical to the text and apply appropriate meanings as necessary for comprehension. 

1.03 Increase reading and writing vocabulary through:

  • wide reading. 
  • word study. 
  • word reference materials. 
  • content area study. 
  • writing process elements. 
  • writing as a tool. 
  • debate. 
  • discussions. 
  • seminars. 
  • examining the author’s craft. 
1.04 Use word reference materials (e.g., glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, on-line reference tools) to identify and comprehend unknown words.
2.01 Use metacognitive strategies independently and flexibly to monitor comprehension and extend vocabulary (e.g., skim, scan, reread the text, consult other sources, ask for help, summarize, paraphrase, question).
2.02 Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by:
  • making predictions. 
  • formulating questions. 
  • supporting answers from textual information, previous experience, and/or other sources. 
  • drawing on personal, literary, and cultural understandings. 
  • seeking additional information. 
2.03 Read a variety of texts, such as: 
  • fiction (tall tales, myths). 
  • nonfiction (books of true experience, newspaper and magazine articles, schedules). 
  • poetry (narrative, lyric, and cinquains). 
  • drama (plays and skits). 
2.04 Identify elements of fiction and nonfiction and support by referencing the text to determine the:
  • plot development. 
  • author’s choice of words. 
  • effectiveness of figurative language (e.g., personification, flashback). 
2.05 Evaluate inferences, conclusions, and generalizations and provide evidence by referencing the text(s).
2.07 Evaluate the usefulness and quality of information and ideas based on purpose, experiences, text(s), and graphics.
2.09 Listen actively and critically by: 
  • asking questions. 
  • delving deeper into the topic. 
  • elaborating on the information and ideas presented. 
  • evaluating information and ideas. 
  • making inferences and drawing conclusions. 
  • making judgments. 
2.10 Identify strategies used by a speaker or writer to inform, entertain, or influence an audience.
3.01 Respond to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama using interpretive, critical, and evaluative processes by:
  • analyzing word choice and content. 
  • examining reasons for a character’s actions, taking into account the situation and basic motivation of the character. 
  • creating and presenting a product that effectively demonstrates a personal response to a selection or experience. 
  • examining alternative perspectives. 
3.02 Make connections between texts by recognizing similarities and differences based on a common lesson, theme, or message.

3.03 Justify evaluation of characters and events from different selections by citing supporting evidence in the text(s).
4.02 Use oral and written language to:

  • formulate hypotheses. 
  • evaluate information and ideas. 
  • present and support arguments. 
  • influence the thinking of others.


Information Skill Curriculum (link):

1.02 Demonstrate competence and self motivation as a reader.
1.03 Demonstrate appropriate care of resources.
1.04 Acknowledge ownership of ideas.
1.05 Identify elements of composition.
2.04 Develop and express personal criteria for selecting resources for information needs and enjoyment.
3.02 Collect and compare information about diverse cultures, environments, and peoples.
5.01 Respond to reading, listening, viewing experiences orally, artistically, dramatically, through various formats (e.g., print, multimedia).

Healthful Living (link):

2.04 Identify basic human needs as motivators of behaviors.
4.04 Describe means of adapting to changing relationships and friendships.
4.05 Identify family, school, and community as sources of social support to reduce or prevent stress.

Social Studies (link):
2.2 Evaluate the influence of beliefs, individuals, and practices associated with major religions in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. 
2.3 Analyze economic, social, and political situations which involve ethical and moral dilemmas.
4.1 Define region and identify various regions within the Western Hemisphere. 
4.2 Compare the physical and cultural characteristics of regions within the Western Hemisphere and within the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
12.1 Identify people, symbols, and events associated with the heritage of the United States, Canada, and Latin America.