Women's History Month - Jane Goodall: Nonfiction Article with Writing Prompt

Take your students on an engaging journey through the life and achievements of Jane Goodall with this comprehensive reading comprehension and writing lesson! Perfect for 4th-6th grade classrooms (and for Women's History Month!), this resource includes everything you need to explore the inspiring story of one of the world's most renowned scientists and conservationists.

What's Included:

1. Article on Jane Goodall: Dive into Jane Goodall's fascinating life and accomplishments with this informative article. Written at an upper elementary reading level, this engaging text introduces students to Jane Goodall's pioneering research, groundbreaking discoveries, and passionate advocacy for wildlife conservation.
2. Multiple Choice Questions: Challenge your students' comprehension skills with a set of thought-provoking multiple-choice questions. Covering various aspects of Jane Goodall's life and work, these questions assess comprehension, inference, main idea vs. details, author's purpose, vocabulary, and parts of speech. Relevant answer choices encourage critical thinking and deeper understanding of the topic.
3. Writing Prompt: Stimulate students' critical thinking and writing skills with a compelling writing prompt. Encourage students to explore how Jane Goodall embodied the spirit of a "seeker of knowledge" based on the article. This open-ended prompt invites students to analyze and reflect on Jane Goodall's dedication to learning and discovery.
4. Graphic Organizer: Help students organize their thoughts and ideas with a handy graphic organizer. Designed to support comprehension and writing, this organizer assists students in brainstorming key points and organizing their responses to the writing prompt.
5. Interactive Notebook Component: Foster interactive learning and engagement with an interactive notebook component. Students can cut, fold, and glue elements into their notebooks, creating a hands-on experience that reinforces comprehension and retention of key concepts.

How to Use:

• Incorporate the article, multiple-choice questions, and writing prompt into your language arts or science curriculum.
• Use the graphic organizer to scaffold students' comprehension and writing process.
• Integrate the interactive notebook component for a fun and interactive learning experience.
• Perfect for whole-class instruction, small group activities, independent work, or homework assignments.

Inspire your students to become seekers of knowledge like Jane Goodall with this comprehensive reading comprehension and writing lesson. Download now and ignite curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for learning in your classroom!

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