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Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and understand basic information about crawdads.

Materials and Prep

  • Books or online resources about crawdads
  • Paper and pencil

Activities

  1. Begin by introducing the topic of crawdads to the student. Show them pictures and explain what crawdads are.
  2. Read a book or explore online resources about crawdads together. Encourage the student to ask questions and discuss what they learn.
  3. Ask the student to draw a picture of a crawdad and write a sentence or two describing what they have learned about crawdads.
  4. Review the student's drawing and writing, providing positive feedback and offering suggestions for improvement if needed.

First Grade Talking Points

  • "Crawdads are small creatures that live in water."
  • "They have a hard shell to protect their bodies."
  • "Crawdads have two large claws that they use to catch food and defend themselves."
  • "They eat plants, insects, and even small fish."
  • "Crawdads can be found in lakes, rivers, and streams."
  • "They are also known as crayfish or crawfish."