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Written by: Susan Staffier,
Lesson title: Bats
Time: 90 min. / Days: 1
Content Area: Language Arts
Grade: Fourth
TEKS

Language Arts
  • 4.7(A) read regularly in independent-level materials (texts in which no more than approximately 1 in 20 words is difficult for the reader) (4);
  • 4.7(B) read regularly in instructional-level materials that are challenging but manageable (texts in which no more than approximately 1 in 10 words is difficult for the reader; a typical fourth grader reads approximately 90 wpm) (4);
  • 4.9(C) use multiple reference aids, including a thesaurus, a synonym finder, a dictionary, and software, to clarify meanings and usage (4-8);
  • 4.10(B) establish and adjust purposes for reading such as reading to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy, and to solve problems (4-8);
  • 4.10(E) use the text's structure or progression of ideas such as cause and effect or chronology to locate and recall information (4-8)
  • 4.13(B) use text organizers, including headings, graphic features, and tables of contents, to locate and organize information (4-8);
  • 4.15(A) write to express, discover, record, develop, reflect on ideas, and to problem solve (4-8)
  • 4.15(B) write to influence such as to persuade, argue, and request (4-8);
  • 4.15(C) write to inform such as to explain, describe, report, and narrate (4-8)
Tech TEKS
  • 4.7(B) Use the laptops within the wireless lab, focusing on the use of the touchpad as a mouse.
  • 4.4(I) Use keyword searches to find information on a given topic.
  • 4.5(I) Gather information from the websites found in search results.
Marzano Strategies
  • Identifying Similarities and Differences
  • Summarizing and Note Taking
  • Questions, Cues and Organizers
  • Interactive Teaching and Learning
  • Goal Setting and Providing Feedback
  • Vocabulary Development
BigSix Elements
  • Task Definition
  • Information Seeking Strategies
  • Location and Access
  • Use of Information
  • Synthesis
  • Evaluation
Materials:
See attached files

Resources:
Library portal, Books: Bats on the Beach by Brian Lies; Gray Bat by Rod Theodorou: Bat books by Pamela J. Gerholdt: Fisherman Bats, Vampire Bats, Dog-faced Bats, Flying Fox Bats, Wrinkled-faced Bats.

12 computers (wireless)

Procedure:
Before the class, make copies of all materials needed, worksheets, center signs, etc. Set up Centers for groups of four. Collaborate with the teacher to designate which centers are a must do and if they prefer students to work individually or in pairs. Explain centers to the class in a whole group format.

Attached Files:
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