What Makes a Dog?
We are continuing our journey into the world of nonfiction. Today! We are continuing our journey into the world of nonfiction.
In our next article we will look at… TEXT STRUCTURE (the way an author arranges the information)
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What do you predict the main idea of the article might be? “What Makes a Dog?” Page 4 in anthology What do you predict the main idea of the article might be?
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Take an interest in what you are reading! http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2004/04/what-makes-a-dog-2/ Take a look at the pictures and captions. Does anyone have a dog? What kind of dog do you have? Which dog picture do you like best? Which one looks the friendliest? Take an interest in what you are reading!
Notice the Subheadings Instruction manual Dog Diversity
Notice the Subheadings Best Friend Solving Problems
A microscopic structure containing DNA Cell Cell close up DNA is here Blood Cells
A group of young, born at the same time, by the same parents. litter A group of young, born at the same time, by the same parents.
Someone who raises animals to encourage their reproduction. breeder Someone who raises animals to encourage their reproduction.
What is each section about? Introduction Instruction Manual Dog Diversity Best Friends Solving Problems
What is the main idea of the ENTIRE article? Homework What is the main idea of the ENTIRE article? It must be something that all of the subheadings support. TRY NOT TO CHANGE ANY SUBHEADINGS TO WRITE YOUR MAIN IDEA.
Did you enjoy the article? Thumbs up or thumbs down. Talk about genetic problem…
Homework Compare and contrast what characteristics make a dog more marketable or easier to take care of for a person living in an urban environment versus a rural area.
Homework Finish reading and creating a main idea for each section. Get notecards – first vocabulary quiz on Monday