People Who Changed the World

Lesson 13
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ELA

Alternate Unit 4

2nd Grade

Lesson 13 of 32

Objective


Explain why the author describes Jane as a brave woman who was not afraid to do something that had never been done before by describing how specific reasons support specific points an author makes.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps by Jeanette Winter 

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

The author describes Jane as a brave woman who was not afraid to do something that had never been done before. Explain.

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Key Questions


  • The author calls Jane a “watcher.” What does this mean? Why was Jane a watcher?

  • Why did Jane end up in Gombe?

  • Jane did not see any chimps. Why?

  • Jane said, “You have to be patient if you want to learn about animals.” Explain.

  • Why did the chimps begin to trust Jane?

  • Why did the chimps need Jane?

  • Why do you think the author wrote this book?

Vocabulary


cautious

adj.

taking care to avoid danger or trouble; careful

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Common Core Standards


  • RI.2.6 — Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
  • RI.2.8 — Describe how reasons support specific points the author makes in a text.

Supporting Standards

L.2.1.f
L.2.6
RI.2.4
RI.2.7
RI.2.9
RI.2.10
SL.2.1
SL.2.2
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