Animal Research Presentation

Grade

4th Grade

Duration

60 minutes

Class Size

25 students

Unit

Virtual Adventures in Learning (Lesson 4 of 5)

Overview

Students will conduct research on a chosen animal by exploring visual aids and simplified texts provided by the teacher. They will organize their findings in a graphic organizer and then present their animal to the class using visual aids. Support will be given to students who need additional help with reading or oral communication.

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Alignment

Reading Informational Text

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1
  Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences.

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2
  Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.7
  Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, animations, or interactive elements) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.

Writing

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.2
  Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Speaking and Listening

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.4
  *Report on a topic or text,