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You are about to embark on a radical journey to the very core of your existence...etc.
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Tell students how you want them to use
the lesson web site. Also tell students what they will know and /or be
able to do at the completion of the lesson. Whenever possible, make the
learning outcomes relevant to the students. Encourage and build confidence.
eading: 
*Several
of the titles listed below can be found in the Open Court 1st grade anthology.
Choose several of these books
for read alouds. Discuss how these homes meet the special needs of
the animals and their environment. Several of these selections could
be used to illustrate the differences between fictional and non fictional
writing.
ANIMAL HOMES
an informational selection by Illa Podendorf
HOME FOR A BUNNY
a fantasy by Margaret Wise Brown
HOME FOR A BUNNY
a pictorial essay by Marie Aubinais
IS THIS A HOME FOR HERMIT CRAB?
an informational book by Megan McDonald
A HOUSE FOR HERMIT CRAB
by Eric Carle
THE JUNGLE IS MY HOME
by Laura Fischetto
People are cutting down jungle tress.
Now many animals
must look for new homes.
Zoo Books
Encarta online
Animal fact books from the Library
(see resources below and the Teacher's Corner)
School Name: SCUSD- M.L. King,Jr. K - 8
School Address: 480 Little River Way, Sacramento, CA 95831 (916) 433-5062