28 The History of the Earth: Supplemental Guide 1A | Our Home, Earth
- 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: Surface 5 minutes
- In the read-aloud you heard, “Many of the rocks we see on
the surface of the earth, from mountains down to pebbles, are
created by incredible forces at work deep inside the earth.” - Say the word surface with me.
- The surface of something is the outside or top of it. [Point out
some surfaces in the classroom.] - I put the tea kettle on the surface of the stove.
- Have you ever put something on the surface of an object,
such as a table or desk? Try to use the word surface when you
tell about it. [Ask two or three students. If necessary, guide
and/or rephrase the students’ responses: “I put on the
surface of... ”] - What’s the word we’ve been talking about?
Note: Place familiar items, such as a stapler, marker, book bin,
etc., on the surfaces of classroom tables and desks before doing
this activity.
Use a Naming activity for follow-up. Directions: I have placed
several objects on surfaces in the classroom. I would like you to
identify what is on each surface. For example, I might ask, “What
is on the surface of the desk?” Be sure to begin your responses
with “ is on the surface of the desk.”