Clark Elementary
Days / Activities1 /
- KWL on Penguins
- Enjoy “The Emperor’s Egg”
- Find out more about Emperor Penguins.
2 /
- Complete KWL
- Partner read “The Emperor’s Egg”.
- Go into Word. Pretend you are a penguin and write about what you see and do. Add a picture!
3 /
- Listen to the tape for “The Emperor’s Egg”.
- Find out quick facts about different penguins.
- Share your findings with a partner.
4 /
- Practice your spelling words.
- Review vocabulary words.
- Three-ring circus reading of “The Emperor’s Egg”
- Create a Venn Diagram comparing an Emperor
5 /
- Play Jeopardy
- Take the final reading test.
- Create your own penguin Wordle
- Using your Venn Diagram, write a report
your information.
Rubric
Comparing Penguins Report / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1Oral Presentation / Spoke loudly and clearly all of the time without mispronouncing any words. / Spoke loudly and clearly most of the time with a few mispronounced words. / Spoke loudly and clearly sometimes and had several mispronounced words. / Hard to hear and had many mispronounced words.
Information / At least 6 facts on each penguin were given. / 5 facts were given on each penguin. / 4-3 facts were given for each penguin. / Less than 3 facts were given for each penguin.
Handwriting / Very easy to read the entire report with good spacing and proper letter formation. / Mostly easy to read, a few spacing and letter formation problems. / Able to read with some extra effort. Needs practice with spacing and letter formation. / Very difficult to read due to spacing and letter formation issues.
Spelling / All words are spelled correctly. / Most words are spelled correctly. / Less than half of the words are spelled correctly. / Very few words are spelled correctly.
Sentences / All sentences are complete with capital letters and end marks. / Most sentences are complete with capital letters and end marks. / Around half of the sentences are complete with capitals and end marks. / Very few sentences are complete with capitals and end marks.
Indiana Curriculum Standards
English
2.1.6Read aloud fluently and accurately with appropriate changes in voice and expression.
2.2.2State the purpose for reading.
Example: Read an informational text about pets to decide what kind of animal would make the best pet.
2.2.3Use knowledge of the author’s purpose(s) to comprehend informational text.
Example: Read an informational text that compares different people, animals, or plants, such as What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? by Robin Page and Steve Jenkins.
2.2.4Ask and respond to questions (when, who, where, why, what if, how) to aid comprehension about important elements of informational texts.
Example: After reading a short account about the first man on the moon, ask and answer why, what if, and how questions to understand the lunar landing.
2.2.5Restate facts and details or summarize the main idea in the text to clarify and organize ideas.
Example: Summarize information learned from a text, such as detail about ant colonies stated in Ant Cities by Arthur Dorros or reported about spider webs in Spider Magic by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent.
2.4.2Organize related ideas together to maintain a consistent focus.
2.4.3Find ideas for writing stories and descriptions in pictures or books.
2.4.5Use a computer to draft, revise, and publish writing.
2.5.6Write for different purposes and to a specific audience or person.
Example: Write a description of your favorite book to recommend the book to a friend.
2.5.8Write or deliver a research report that has been developed using a systematic research process (defines the topic, gathers information, determines credibility, reports findings) and that:
•uses a variety of resources (books, technology, pictures, charts, tables of contents, diagrams) and documents sources (titles and authors).
•organizes information by categorizing it into single categories (such as size or color) or includes information gained through observation.
Example: After making observations and completing research at the library, write a report about animals that live in water or about different modes of transportation.
2.6.1Form letters correctly and space words and sentences properly so that writing can be read easily by another person.
2.6.3Use the correct word order in written sentences.
2.6.7Capitalize all proper nouns (names of specific people or things, such as Mike, Indiana, Jeep), words at the beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of the week, and titles (Dr., Mr., Mrs., Miss) and initials in names.
2.6.8Spell correctly words like was, were, says, said, who, what, and why, which are used frequently but do not fit common spelling patterns.
2.6.9Spell correctly words with short and long vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u), r-controlled vowels (ar, er, ir, or, ur), and consonant-blend patterns (bl, dr, st).
•short vowels: actor, effort, ink, chop, unless
•long vowels: ace, equal, bind, hoe, use
•r-controlled: park, supper, bird, corn, further
•consonant blends: blue, crash, desk, speak, coast
2.7.5Organize presentations to maintain a clear focus.
2.7.6Speak clearly and at an appropriate pace for the type of communication (such as an informal discussion or a report to class).
2.7.9Report on a topic with supportive facts and details.
2.7.12Use descriptive words when speaking about people, places, things, and events.
2.7.11Report on a topic with facts and details, drawing from several sources of information.
Science
2.4.1Observe and identify different external features of plants and animals and describe how these features help them live in different environments.
2.4.2Observe that and describe how animals may use plants, or even other animals, for shelter and nesting.
2.4.3Observe and explain that plants and animals both need to take in water, animals need to take in food, and plants need light.
2.4.8Give examples of different roles people have in families and communities.
NETS-National Education Technology Standards
Grades PK-2
4. In a collaborative work group, use a variety of technologies to produce a digital presentation or product in a curriculum area. (1, 2, 6)
6. Use simulations and graphical organizers to explore and depict patterns of growth such as the life cycles of plants and animals. (1, 3, 4)
7. Demonstrate safe and cooperative use of technology. (5)
10. Demonstrate the ability to navigate in virtual environments such as electronic books, simulation software, and Web sites. (6)
Created on 8/28/10