Exploring Terry's Sea-Monkeys

Nikki·

Literature

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Grade Level2nd Grade

SubjectLiterature

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Comprehension Lesson: The 13-Story Treehouse — Terry’s Sea Monkeys Text focus: The 13-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton Section: When Terry has just received the sea monkeys and is slowly adding water. Lesson length: 40–45 minutes Age: 7 years old 🎯 Learning Objectives Students will: Recall key details from the text. Visualize and describe what’s happening. Make predictions using clues from the story and pictures. Express opinions about the characters. 🗣️ 1. Warm-Up Dis...

This resource is designed to engage students in reading and comprehension through the fun story of Terry and his sea monkeys from the '13-Story Treehouse.' It begins with a warm-up discussion to stimulate thoughts on the wacky world of the treehouse and Terry's character. Students will predict the outcome of Terry's sea monkeys, enhancing their anticipation and drawing skills. The shared reading guide provides a framework for reading aloud with emotion, fostering visual imagery for the students. Comprehension questions encourage deeper analysis of Terry's feelings and motivations, while activities like drawing, sequencing, and sharing predictions foster active participation and collaboration among peers.