The Seven Continents

Lesson 16
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ELA

Alternate Unit 3

1st Grade

Lesson 16 of 24

Objective


Describe two to three unique things you might see if you visited Australia and Oceania.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Explore Australia and Oceania by Bobbie Kalman  — (p. 8–23)

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

Describe two to three unique things you might see if you visited Australia and Oceania.

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Key Questions


  • How is Australia different from the other continents we have learned about so far? (pp. 8–10)

  • What types of water can be found in Australia? (pp. 14–15)

  • What types of landforms can you find in Australia? (pp. 16–17)

  • What types of ecosystems can you find in Australia?

Vocabulary


coral reef

n.

a group of tiny sea animals called corals

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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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