Expand on the Reading
Writing Connection
Discuss with students whether monkeys should be kept in zoos. Have students suggest arguments for and against keeping monkeys in zoos. Then have students take a side for or against, and write an argument that expresses their point of view. Review with students the structure of an argument. It should begin by stating the author’s point of view. This is followed by a series of supporting facts that back up the author’s point of view. It finishes with a conclusion.
Social Studies Connection
Students can research how monkeys and humans interact, for example, in medical research, in zoos, as pets, and for food. Have students report their findings to the class.
Science Connection
Collect and read additional books about monkeys. Ask students to find out various monkeys’ sizes, habitats, life expectancies, and past and current populations.
Reading Independently
Invite students to reread the book independently or with a partner. Have students share their own writing from the Writing Connection with each other.
Home Connection
Invite students to take the book home to read with their families. Have them share their Writing Connection writing with a family member.
Assessment
- Review students’ completed worksheet 1 to determine how well they can find and locate answers to specific questions in a chart.
- Review students’ completed worksheet 2 to assess how well they understand what adverbs are and how they are used.
About Us | Samples | Help | Contact
Testimonials | Research | Usage Policy | Site Map | Members | My Account
Home | All Books | Guided Reading | Phonics | Vocabulary | Fluency
Poetry | Alphabet | Assessment | More Resources | Subscribe