Creepy Spider Schema

Earlier this school year, I introduced my students to the concept of their schema. They really latched on to this concept and have consistently referenced their "schema files" throughout the year. I decided to incorporate some spooky spider fun into our schema learning. I gave students a few minutes to write down what information they already had in their schema file on spiders. Next, they worked in trio groups to read non-fiction texts about spiders and to find three additional facts to add to their schema files. The students were all more than enthusiastic about finding out more creepy details about these creatures. Students were asked to record their 3 new facts on the "New Schema" strips. After the research was complete, the students shared their old and new schema with the class. They celebrated their new learning with spider rings and could now easily tell one spider fact for all 8 spider leg! This was not only a great lesson on schema, but also on fact and opinion, researching, and the classification of insects. I just love triple-dipping!

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http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spider-Schema