The Seven Continents

Lesson 2
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ELA

Alternate Unit 3

1st Grade

Lesson 2 of 24

Objective


Identify three unique facts about coast redwood trees.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Redwoods by Jason Chin  — pp. 1–14, 22–32

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

What makes coast redwood trees unique? Give two specific examples.

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Key Questions


  • Name two facts about a coast redwood tree's age or size. (p. 7)

  • How does a coast redwood tree grow? (p. 8–9)

  • How does a coast redwood protect itself? Give two specific examples. (p. 10–12)

  • Why do coast redwoods live in Northern California? (p. 13–14)

  • What is Hyperion, and what makes it unique? (p. 22–28)

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Common Core Standards


  • L.1.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts, including using frequently occurring conjunctions to signal simple relationships (e.g., because).
  • 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.
  • SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
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