Smart Crows
Smart Crows
Smart Crows
Smart Crows
Smart Crows
Smart Crows
Smart Crows
Informational (nonfiction), 154 words, Level F (Grade 1)
If someone asked you to name smart animals, chances are you wouldn't mention the crow. Yet this bird exhibits surprisingly intelligent behavior. Emergent readers will be fascinated to learn about the crow's clever tricks and actions. A mixture of photographs and fun illustrations that support the text will maintain their interest.
Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Main Idea and Details : Identify main idea and details
Phonics
Consonant Blends : Associate the letters cr with the /cr/ sound
Grammar and Mechanics
Simple Sentences : Recognize and explain the parts of a simple sentence
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
