Unit 3

Survivors!

Lesson 7

Canadian Habitat Heroes

In this lesson, you will read pages 132 to 135 of Literacy In Action 4A.

This reading tells the stories of four Canadian people, each of whom have done something important to help save habitats. When you read this selection

  • you will use the reading strategy ask questions, pause and check, summarize
  • you will think about the writing trait ideas and details
  • you will add to your Habitat Chart
  • you will learn about synonyms
  • you will create a Superhero Cape for a deserving candidate.

Canadian Habitat Heroes



Look


Look through the reading selection, from page 132 to 135, noting the headings and illustrations.


Predict


Predict what you think each section of the reading is about.


Remember


Remember to use the ask questions, pause and reflect, summarize reading strategy as you read.

Reader's Notebook

Read the selection from page 132 to 135, then answer the questions on the Reader’s Notebook: Canadian Habitat Heroes page for each hero.





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  1. Have the file open and select Save As from the File menu.
  2. Name your Reader's Notebook: Canadian Habitat Heroesin this format: jsmith_canadianhabitatheroes and save the file to your Documents folder.
  1. This worksheet is similar to homework, which is an opportunity to practise important concepts in the lesson. The worksheet is NOT for marks.
  2. However, your teacher may ask you to submit this worksheet to check on your progress so be sure to save it in your Documents folder.