Academic Standards
Learning Objective:
Children will discover answers to questions about the night sky.
Science Focus:
night sky
Page 4 skill:
phonological awareness
Vocabulary:
gas, astronaut, telescope
CCSS (and states that have similar standards):
RI.K.1 key details, RI.K.4 vocabulary, RL.K.1 key details (literature), RF.K.2 syllables, SL.K.1 collaborative discussions, SL.K.2 confirm understanding by answering questions
Watch the video
Watch the video
Build background knowledge about the night sky by watching "¿Qué hay en el cielo nocturno?” When you’re done watching, ask the following question: Mencionen una de las cosas que pueden ver en el cielo nocturno.
Preview new vocabulary words
Preview new vocabulary words
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce this issue’s featured word.
Set a purpose for reading
Set a purpose for reading
- Have students do a picture walk through the issue. Then read and discuss the cover.
- Then, before turning to page 2, say, “Mientras leemos el artículo, piensen en lo que saben del espacio exterior.”
- After reading each question, pause to let children give their predicted answers. Accept all responses. Then read the issue’s answer to the question. How close was the answer to their predictions?
- When you get the Conversen sidebar, use the Ideas para conversar to facilitate your class discussion.
- Complete the page 4 activity as a group or individually.
- When you’re done reading, do the ¡BAILA BAILA!
- Demuestra lo que sabes (skill: comprehension)
- La hora de dormir (skill: personal response)
Play the online game: Juego de memoria del espacio
(skills: matching, memory)
Complete a hands-on activity: Pintura del cielo nocturno.
Children use a special art technique to produce images of the night sky. (skill: process art)
Read a paired text: Cómo atrapar una estrella
In Cómo atrapar una estrella by Oliver Jeffers, a boy who loves stars tries to catch one of his own.