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Life on the Prairie
6-pack
ISBN: 9780790322285
Copyright Date: 2005
Grade Level:
5
Reading Level:
W
Strategy/Skill:
Asking questions, Cause and effect, Grammar and conventions, Synthesizing
Genre:
Report
Theme/Topic:
Earth Science, Environment, Geography, Habitats
Classification:
Nonfiction
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Book Summary
The prairie has been around for many thousands of years, and only the best adapted animals and plants have survived its harsh environment. This book looks at the complex prairie ecosystem and how human actions have affected it.
Features of the Book
- Report format
- Cause and effect relationships
- Use of comparisons
- Change over time
- Maps and diagrams that show relationships
Purpose
Life on the Prairie can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills and understandings:
- asking questions
- analyzing and synthesizing
- identifying cause-and-effect relationships exploring the use of punctuation in complex sentences
- examining how environments change over time due to natural cycles and human activity
- recognizing that the world has many different environments, each supporting different plants and animals
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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