Total Duration: |
31 to 60 Minutes |
Materials and Resources: |
(1) Book: Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. |
Technology Resources Needed: |
(1) Computer with Internet Explorer access. |
Background/Preparation: |
(1)Access to the book: Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. |
1.)Read the book: Make Way for Ducklings by: Robert McCloskey.
This book teaches migration and survival. It also teaches the importance of community and helping each other. Next show the website listed to see the picture of the bronze statue of these ducks in Boston's Public Garden. (I would group students on the floor in a group while reading and for discussion aferwards, if possible). (Make Way for Ducklings) This is a reference of the book. The history of the book is given and background of the author. The plot is given and there is a picture showing a bronze statue in Boston's Public Garden commemorating the ducks. Wikipedia is a non-reference resource 2.)After reading the book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, ask students what they learned from this story. After listening to responses, show the word migration with definition on chart paper or marker board. Go over definition with students. Migration: When an animal or person travels to a different area for food, shelter and to avoid weather that is too hot or too cold. Next show the website listed about bird migration. Choose the area that interests you or your students the most. Make copies of your favorite color page for the students to do or as homework and/or use as a writing activity. (Bird Migration Game - Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center) This is a great website. You can actually listen to birds sing. There is a hummingbird video, online color pages and many other activities. Just follow the prompts. 3.)Discuss how the birds were dependent on
the policeman as a community helper for survival. Discuss how we are dependent upon each other in our own community. Ask children to describe ways we depend
on each other. Emphasize the fact that we have to think of others first and what is best for them sometimes instead of acting selfishly. Visit the Clifford's Big Ideas page and use the play fair character trait idea and color page. (Clifford's Big Ideas) Clifford's Big Ideas are positive character traits modeled by the characters in the tv series Clifford the Big Red Dog. There are several character lesson ideas, discussion topics and coloring page for each on this website. 4.)Writing Activity for Assessment.
Have students write the beginning, middle and end of the story and what they learned. If they are too young to write, have them draw a picture of these things on the attached pages. Use the attached page for this assessment. (free graphic organizers) This site houses free graphic organizers. 5.)For an extension activity, refer to this website with an animated globe of the Arctic Tern flying it's migratory pattern. There is also a video of an Arctic Tern feeding it's chick among other activities. (Project Puffin Virtual Puffin) This website shows an animated globe with an Arctic Tern flying it's migratory pattern. There is also a video of an Arctic Tern feeding it's chick. There are other activities on this website at the touch of a mouse. Just click & enjoy! |
Assessment Strategies |
See Step #4 for assessment strategy. Attached is the assessment page for this step. |
Acceleration: |
When finished with assignment, these students can assist in helping other students if needed. They can also access the websites (Step #2 and/or Step #5) which are attached to the lesson and do the various activities offered while other students are involved with completing teacher led instruction or completing current task. |
Intervention: |
Peer tutoring. Pair with student who has completed and understands assignment. Allow them to work together for completion of task. They may also need assistance with computer and accessing websites. A computer expert should be the helper - the child who has mastered this and can help others navigate through the process as needed. |
View the Special Education resources for
instructional guidance in providing modifications and adaptations
for students with significant cognitive disabilities who qualify for the Alabama Alternate Assessment.
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