• 1.3(C) explain a problem in his/her own words and identify a task and solution related to the problem.
• 1.7(D) observe and record changes in the life cycle of organisms.

• 1.1(A) determine the purpose(s) for listening such as to get information, to solve problems, and to enjoy and appreciate (K-3);
• 1.1(B) respond appropriately and courteously to directions and questions (K-3);

• Identifying Similarities and Differences
• Questions, Cues and Organizers
• Interactive Teaching and Learning
• Vocabulary Development

• Task Definition
• Information Seeking Strategies
• Use of Information

1st session-Read aloud "Life Cycle of a Penguin". We discussed what a life cycle was and drew a diagram of the life cycle of a penguin. Key componets of a nonfiction book were pointed out and we discussed the differences in this book and a fiction book.

2nd session-Read aloud "Penguins and Their Chicks". Students were asked to explain in their own words what a life cycle was to a partner and then the partner was to do the same with them. Then we discussed whether the title read was fiction or nonfiction and why. Another think-pair-share was done with the terms fiction and non-fiction.

3rd session-Students made a vocabulary lift the flap book in which they first wrote what they thought a life cycle was and then drew a picture of a life cycle (besides the penguin one discussed in the library, their science text has several examples which the teacher reminded them about), The students were asked to explain what a life cycle was in their own words. I pulled a large stack of fiction and nonfiction titles and had them on display. In the next section of the book the student was to write in their own words what made a book fiction and to choose a book from the stack that they thought was fiction, write the title and draw the cover. They did the same with the nonfiction question.

To make the book-Fold the 3 pages with the questions in half and cut across the middle to make 3 half sheets. Then fold the half sheets again lengthwise. Stack the folded sheets and staple them 2 times on the left edge. Make a cut on the front page of each folded part about an inch away from the stapled part. The student will be able to then read the question and lift the flap to respond with their answer.