Before beginning this unit, spark curiosity about bats by displaying a large bat made from black butcher paper in your classroom. Rotate 3 groups of 6 or 7 students through centers at approximately 25 minutes per center. Rotate 3 groups through centers at approximately 25 minutes per center. Rotate 3 groups through centers at approximately 25 minutes per center. Guest speaker local naturalist, topic bats.
Teacher takes dictation.
Watch Stellaluna video. The use of videos, CD-Roms, internet, listening center and picture books which provide much exposure to English. Small groups are integrated English speakers and English learners. Much modeling is done by teacher, instructional assistant and migrant aid. Teacher, instructional assistant and other students model projects and activities for fellow classmates.