The Seven Continents

Lesson 10
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ELA

Alternate Unit 3

1st Grade

Lesson 10 of 24

Objective


Describe what you might see in the desert in Asia and what text features the author includes to help the reader better understand what they would see in the desert.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Explore Asia by Bobbie Kalman  pp. 8 – 19

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

Describe what you might see in the desert in Asia. What text features does the author include to help the reader better understand what they might see in the desert?

Word Bank: heading, photograph, caption, bold words, map

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Key Questions


  • Name some of the countries and regions in Asia. What text features does the author include to help the reader identify different countries and regions? (p. 11)

  • Describe the climate in Asia. What text features does the author include to help the reader understand the climate? (pp. 12–13)

  • What waterways will you find in Asia? What text features does the author include to help the reader better understand the waterways in Asia? (pp. 14–15)

  • What landforms can be found in Asia? What text features does the author include to help the reader better understand the different landforms? (pp. 16–17)

Vocabulary


desert

n.

very hot, dry areas

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Common Core Standards


  • RI.1.1 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
  • RI.1.2 — Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
  • RI.1.5 — Know and use various text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text.
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