🎯 Learning Goals

I can statements:

• I can identify the main topic of "Gorillas in the Mist"

• I can explain what Dian Fossey did to help gorillas

• I can connect the text to real-world conservation

Success Criteria:

✓ Choose correct main topic ✓ Complete sentences using word bank ✓ Write clear explanations

Dyslexia-friendly tip: Use a ruler to follow along each line. Read questions twice before answering.

📚 Part 1: Understanding the Text

Word Bank: studying, protecting, ignoring

The text is mostly about Dian Fossey _____________ gorillas.

Intervention support: She helped gorillas by...

Sentence starter for support: It is important to protect gorillas because...

✏️ Part 2: Apply Your Learning

Differentiation:

On-level: Write a complete sentence with details.

Intervention: Use this starter: "I would protect animals by..."

Advanced: Include specific actions and explain why they would work.

For advanced learners: Look for specific examples and make connections to conservation efforts.

Diverse Learner Strategies:

• Visual learners: Draw pictures to help explain your answers

• ELL support: Use simple sentences and ask for help with new words

• Kinesthetic learners: Act out how you would protect animals