156 The History of the Earth: Supplemental Guide 8A | Dinosaurs
I am going to ask a question. I will give you a minute to think about
the question, and then I will ask you to turn to your neighbor and
discuss the question. Finally, I will call on several of you to share
what you discussed with your partner.- Evaluative Think Pair Share: What would it be like to fi nd a
dinosaur bone? (Answers may vary.) - After hearing today’s read-aloud and questions and answers,
do you have any remaining questions? [If time permits, you
may wish to allow for individual, group, or class research of
the text and/or other resources to answer these questions.]
Word Work: Extinct 5 minutes
- In the read-aloud you heard, “[Dinosaurs] have all been
extinct—dead and gone—for many, many years.” - Say the word extinct with me.
- If a plant or an animal is extinct, there are none left or living.
- Some animals are protected so that they don’t become extinct.
- Are there some animals that you think are in danger of
becoming extinct? What can we do to protect animals today
from becoming extinct? Try to use the word extinct when you
tell about it. [Ask two or three students. If necessary, guide
and/or rephrase the students’ responses: “We can protect
animals today from becoming extinct by.. .”] - What’s the word we’ve been talking about?
Use a Sharing Activity for follow-up. Directions: Think about the
dinosaurs you heard about in the read-aloud. [Review Flip Book
images as necessary.] All dinosaurs are extinct. Turn and tell your
partner which dinosaur you wish could still be living today instead
of being extinct. See if your partner is thinking about the same
dinosaur as you. Use the word extinct when you are talking to your
partner.