Over  In the MEADOW By John Langstaff

Integrating Science and Literature Lesson by  By La-Goldia Williamson

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to hear the rhyming story, sing or recite the names of the animal's offsprings and their habitats.

Anticipatory Set:
Students will discuss the animals they see around their neighborhoods, (squirrels, birds, racoon.
They will be asked what their babies are called and what type homes they live in.
Procedure:
Read the story one time, showing the pictures and emphasizing what the baby animals are called and where they live.
Read the story a second time having the students supply the anticipated rhyming part.
Read it a third time allowing the students to supply the rhyming parts with the names of the animal's offspring and home.
 
Summary & Evaluation: 
With the assistance of the teacher, students will be expected to complete the chart below:

Animals Named in the Story	Baby Animal is Called...	Type of Habitat (Home)

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