Survivors 6-pack Author: Various ISBN: 9780176358143 Lesson Plan Grade Level: 6 Theme/Topic: Adventure, Challenge, Conflict, Overcoming Obstacles Classification: Fiction, Nonfiction

Key Reading Strategy: Determining Importance

The lesson plans in this issue of High Wire Magazine highlight the reading strategy Determining Importance.  Opportunities to practice this strategy are indicated by the symbol.  For more information on this strategy see page 14.  Assessment Master 7 in the Program and Assessment Guide can be used for this strategy.

Curriculum Links: social studies, science

Introducing the Magazine

Setting the Scene

Tell the students that this issue of High Wire Magazine is about survival. Ask them to imagine that they are on a deserted island. Ask questions
such as the following:

• What would you eat and drink?
• How could you help the rescue teams to find you?
• How would you protect yourself from the elements?

Making Connections

Explain that the magazine includes examples of two kinds of survival:

• people who have survived life-threatening situations
• creatures that are considered long-term survivors.

Ask questions such as the following:

• What do you think “long-term survivors” means?
• Do you know of any animals or insects that might be considered long-term survivors? (cockroaches, great white sharks)

Encourage a discussion about books, TV shows, or movies that have survival themes.  Ask the students to share any personal experiences, for example, being lost or in a scary situation.

For more information please see our Lesson Plan