Expand on the Reading

Lesson Plans for THE BEEKEEPER Level O

Expand on the Reading

Writing Connection
Have students conduct an interview with a partner. Have them write questions they would like to ask. Discuss the kind of questions that are appropriate for an interview. Then have partners write answers to each other’s questions.

Social Studies Connection
Have students research the process of getting the honey from the honeycomb to their table, including packaging, distribution and shipping, and retail.

Science Connection
Encourage students to research different kinds of bees and their characteristics.

Reading Independently
Invite students to reread the book independently or with a partner. They may also take the book home to read with their families.

Assessment

Monitor students' responses in the Comprehending the Text section to assess how well they understand the text.
Review students' completed explanation sequence to determine how well they understand sequential order and cause and effect relationships.
Review students' completed worksheet 2 to determine if they can correctly add -y and -ly to make new words. Note how well they understand the use adverbs and adjectives.
Monitor students' responses during the Reflect on Reading Strategies to determine the kind of strategies they use when reading. Note if they reread to make sense of the text.

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Social Studies Connection
Have students research the process of getting the honey from the honeycomb to their table, including packaging, distribution and shipping, and retail.

Science Connection
Encourage students to research different kinds of bees and their characteristics.

Reading Independently
Invite students to reread the book independently or with a partner. They may also take the book home to read with their families.

Assessment

Monitor students' responses in the Comprehending the Text section to assess how well they understand the text.
Review students' completed explanation sequence to determine how well they understand sequential order and cause and effect relationships.
Review students' completed worksheet 2 to determine if they can correctly add -y and -ly to make new words. Note how well they understand the use adverbs and adjectives.
Monitor students' responses during the Reflect on Reading Strategies to determine the kind of strategies they use when reading. Note if they reread to make sense of the text.