ND Curriculum Initiative

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The Gray Whale Fact Booklet

For grade(s) 1.

Subject & Standards

English Language Arts:

Needs Assessment/Rational

In completing an analysis of need for this instructional unit, I identified a gap between \

Understandings & Goals

Enduring Understanding:

Procedures

I want my students to relate their enjoyment of listening to a story to their writing. I want my students to think about writing about a subject, such as a whale, to their writing and by doing this will make the writing process more enjoyable.
I also want my students to appreciate the scope of the gray whale and its importance to the ecosystem of the oceans. I also want my students to retain information regarding facts related to the gray whale.
Learning Goal(s):

Lesson Created By

This lesson was created by Justin Wageman. Learn more about Justin Wageman on their profile page.