Magic Tree House Lesson Plans Dinosaurs Before Dark

Lesson Plans: Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark

Grade Level:

2-4

Subject:

Reading, Science, Social Studies

Materials:

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Books:

Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne *

Whiteboard or chart paper

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Markers

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Construction paper

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Scissors

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Glue

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Internet access

(optional)

Objectives:

* Students will be able to summarize the main events of the story. * Students will be able to infer character traits based on actions and dialogue. * Students will be able to identify and describe dinosaurs that lived during the Cretaceous period. * Students will be able to create a diorama of a Cretaceous forest.

Procedure:

Day 1:

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Read aloud Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark.

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Character Analysis:

Discuss the main characters, Jack and Annie, and their adventures in the book. Have students identify their character traits and actions that support those traits. *

Summary and Comprehension:

Guide students in summarizing the main events of the story on a whiteboard or chart paper.

Day 2:

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Dinosaur Research:

Have students work in groups to research different dinosaurs that lived during the Cretaceous period. They can use the internet or books to find information about their size, appearance, and habits. *

Dinosaur Diorama:

Divide students into teams. Provide each team with construction paper, scissors, and glue. Have them create dioramas of a Cretaceous forest, including the dinosaurs they researched.

Day 3:

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Diorama Presentation:

Have each team present their dioramas to the class. They should explain the different dinosaurs they included and how they lived in the Cretaceous forest. *

Extension Activity:

Have students write a short story or poem from the perspective of one of the dinosaurs in their diorama.

Assessment:

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Comprehension Check:

Have students answer oral or written questions about the events and characters in the story. *

Dinosaur Research:

Evaluate students' understanding of the dinosaurs they researched through their dioramas and class presentations. *

Writing Assessment:

Review students' short stories or poems for their creative writing skills and understanding of the Cretaceous period.

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