K-5 Spanish Literacy Kits-Grade 4 Sampler - page 16

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A+ Common Core Spanish Literacy Lesson Plan © Santillana USA
X Have student pairs create a poster for one of the animals described in the book. Assign
a different animal to each pair. Distribute construction paper and allow pairs time to plan their
poster. They need to decide which elements they will include to show its habitat and the threats it
faces. Students can create their own drawings or use a combination of different sources for images.
Have them add labels and headings as appropriate. Then, invite students to present their posters to
the class. Encourage students to use the science vocabulary they have learned (desovar, reproducirse,
tala, etc.).
Have students write a problem-solution essay about one of the issues faced
by one of the animals presented in the book. Encourage students to create an outline before they begin
writing. Suggest this structure: I. Introduction stating the problem and a thesis arguing for the need
for a solution; II. Body—consisting of two paragraphs—proposing solutions; III. Conclusion stating the
importance of the issue and restating the thesis. In addition to using their graphic organizers, posters,
and the text, have students consult other sources to verify the accuracy of the information. Remind
them to provide a list of sources at the end of their essays. Guide and support students through the
writing process. As students revise and edit their work, have them pay attention to the conventions of
Spanish grammar and punctuation.
6 Un díamás y otras historias
CONNECTION WITH CONTENT AREAS :
SCIENCE
WRITING
Informal Assessment
or she completes comprehension and production
activities. Suggested activities are identified with
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INSTRUCTIONAL SHIFT:
Building Knowledge in the Disciplines
INSTRUCTIONAL SHIFT:
Writing from Sources