Engage-Lesson Plan Format

Major Content:  Animal Habitats                   Grade Level:   Kindergarten

Subjects:  Reading, Language Arts, Science, Technology

Trade book & Author:   Home for a Bunny, by Margaret Wise Brown

Rationale:  I chose to use the DRTA format for this unit of instruction, because it utilizes every aspect important for learning.  For predicting, the students will predict what they think the book is about?  Brainstorming,  the students will brainstorm on the habitats that they are familiar with, for discussing, the students will discuss the different types of habitats.  Finally the students will have the book read to them. 

Lesson Objective: 1. The objective for this unit of instruction is for the children to learn about the different types of habitats for animals.  A. the students will be told the name of the book and brainstorm on what they think the book is about. B  The students will than brainstorm on different types of animal habitats.

Texas TEKS:

110.2. English Language Arts and Reading, Kindergarten.

1) Listening/speaking/purposes. The student listens attentively and engages actively in a

variety of oral language experiences. The student is expected to:

(A) determine the purpose(s) for listening such as to get information, to solve

problems, and to enjoy and appreciate (K-3);

(B) respond appropriately and courteously to directions and questions (K-3);

B) use vocabulary to describe clearly ideas, feelings, and experiences (K-3);

§112.2. Science, Kindergarten.

(D) construct reasonable explanations using information;

(5) Science concepts. The student knows that organisms, objects, and events have properties

9) Science concepts. The student knows that living organisms have basic needs. The student is expected to:

(C) identify ways that the Earth can provide resources for life.

Resources:   The Book   Home for a Bunny  by Margaret Wise Brown,  paper, pencil, crayons.

Engage

Show the book to the students, and ask them what they think the book is about.  After you have received the answers on what they think the book is about, tell the what the book is about.  Next ask the students if they know what a habitat is, and if they can name some animals and their different habitats.  Read the story, and have the students draw a picture of their favorite animal and their home.

Student Assessment:  After this engage activity, does the students’ drawing represent the correct habitat for the animal that they chose?  If so, than they understand the meaning of habitat.

Follow up Lesson Idea: Have the students go to designated websites to research different animals and their habitats.

Reflective Summary:     I believe my strengths for this activity is my silliness.  I will make this activity so much fun for the students, every student will have the opportunity to share what they know, and what they have learned.  They will also put their pictures on the wall in the hall for all the school to see.  I think that in the future, I will add at least one more activity.