Original PromptLESSON 2 — Informational
Text Structure: Cause/Effect
Text: Why Bees Matter
Decode
Prefix review:
re-, un-, pre-
Words:
pollinate
flowers
produce
Encoding
Word dictation:
pollinate
produce
Sentence:
"Bees help flowers grow."
Fluency
Read 1:
Teacher model
Read 2:
Choral
Read 3:
Independent timing
Comprehension
Questions:
Is this literary or informational?
What text structure is used?
What caused plants to grow?
Evidence frame:
"The text says ______."
Writing
Cause | Effect organizer
Written r...
This resource focuses on enhancing students' understanding of prefixes (re-, un-, pre-) and their application in vocabulary related to pollination. It includes decoding activities that ask students to identify root words within key terms such as 'pollinate,' 'flowers,' and 'produce.' Additionally, there is an encoding segment where students listen and write down words and sentences. A fluency tracker assists students in measuring their reading accuracy and expression while learning about the pollination process. Comprehension checks and cause-and-effect mapping reinforce their understanding of the text, specifically regarding the role of bees in plant growth. A writing exercise prompts students to articulate the importance of bees, both for the plants and for humans.