Learning About Endangered Species in There’s an Owl in the Shower by Jean Craighead George

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Theme:

Endangered Species and the Spotted Owl

Grades:

3 - 5

Subject:

Reading and Language Arts

Duration:

45 minute class session

Standards
& Goals:

New York State Standards
  • Listening and reading to acquire information and understanding involves collecting data, facts, and ideas; discovering relationships, concepts and generalizations; and using knowledge from oral, written and electronic sources.
  • Listening and reading for literary response involves comprehending, interpreting and critiquing imaginative texts in every medium; drawing on personal experiences and knowledge to understand the text; and recognizing the social, historical and cultural features of the text.

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards

Objectives:

Students will:
  • Listen to the first two chapters of There’s an Owl in the Shower by Jean Craighead George
  • Create a poster about the spotted owl to include habitat information, mating information, food chain information, endangered species information, and at least three pictures. A minimum of one will be illustrated by the student.
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