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What topic	Snakes of florida
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Snakes of Florida

Grade Level: 2

Subject: English

Duration: 30 Minutes

Objective

Students will learn about the different types of snakes found in Florida, their habitats, diet, and importance to the ecosystem. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify at least three species of snakes and explain one interesting fact about each.

Materials Needed

• Pictures of various Florida snakes (printed or digital)
• Chart paper and markers
• Snake coloring sheets
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Projector or Smart Board (optional)

Common Core State Standards

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.1: Ask and answer questions such as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.2: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Engage Students: Start with a brief discussion about snakes. Ask students if they've ever seen a snake and what they know about them.
2. Introduce the Topic: Explain that today, the class will learn about snakes specifically found in Florida.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Presentation of Snakes: Show pictures of three common Florida snakes:

   • Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
   • Corn Snake
   • Florida Black Snake

2. Discuss Each Snake: For each snake, cover the following:

   • Habitat: Where does it live?
   • Diet: What does it eat?
   • Interesting Fact: One fun or educational fact about the snake.

3. Engagement: Ask students questions during this section to keep them involved, such as "Have you seen this type of snake? Where?" and "What do you think makes this snake special?"

Guided Practice (5 minutes)

1. Chart Creation: On chart paper, create a simple comparison chart with the names of the snakes as headers. As a class, list down their habitats, diets, and interesting facts.
2. Interactive Discussion: Allow students to contribute by asking them what they think or know about each snake while filling in the chart.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Coloring Activity: Hand out snake coloring sheets. Allow students to color a snake of their choice, while discussing their favorite facts about the snakes they learned.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Review Key Concepts: Quickly recap what was learned by asking students to share one fact they remember about any of the snakes.
2. Exit Ticket: Each student will write their name and one sentence about what they learned on a sticky note to share with the class as they leave.

Assessment

• Observe participation during discussions and the chart creation.
• Review the completed coloring sheets to assess their understanding of the topic.
• Collect exit tickets to evaluate retention of information.

Extensions

• Reading Corner: Introduce books about snakes for further reading.
• Research Project: Encourage students to choose a snake to research at home and present to the class in the following week.

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This lesson plan aims to engage second-grade students through visual learning, interactive discussions, and creative activities, ensuring they have a strong foundational understanding of Florida snakes while enhancing their English language skills.