Frogs and Toads What`s the Difference Grade Level/s: 2 TESOL and

Frogs and Toads
What’s the Difference
Thematic Unit: Frogs and Toads - A Study of Amphibians and Their Life Cycles
Lesson Topic: Physical Characteristics of Frogs and Toads
Content Areas: Science, Math, Language Arts, Reading
Grade Level/s: 2nd and 3rd
Language Proficiency Level/s: LEP – Beginners and Intermediate
Overall Goad of Unit: As a result of taking part in the thematic unit of study,
students will develop background knowledge regarding amphibians and the differences
and similarities between frogs and toads. They will utilize content vocabulary in the
regular classroom setting, and will practice and improve the following language skills:
a) comprehension, b) academic language, c) oral language, and d) written language.
TESOL and Tennessee Standards of ESL:
TESOL National Standards
Goal 1, Standard 1 – To use English to communicate in social settings: Students will use
English to participate in social interactions.
Goal2, Standard 1 – To use English to achieve academically in all content areas:
Students will use English to interact in the classroom.
Goal 2, Standard 2 – To use English to achieve academically in all content areas:
Students will use English to obtain, process, construct, and provide subject matter
information in spoken and written form.
1. retelling information
2. responding to the work of peers and others
3. representing information visually and interpreting information presented
visually
Tennessee ESL Standards
Goal 2 – Standard 2 – To use English to achieve academically in all content areas
Lesson Objectives: After listening to a story, engaging in a mini-lesson and
discussion on Frogs and Toads and their differences, TSW:
1. Discuss the differences in frogs and toads
2. Sequence the life cycle of a frog
3. Based on choice and proficiency level, select a group task to complete –
Group Tasks:
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a. Write an illustrated sequel to the Frog and Toad stories
b. Search reference books and/or the internet and make a booklet and
Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting frogs and toads.
c. Make Frog and Toad puppets and act out a short scene showing their
friendship
4. Complete a peer-evaluation form of student- designed stories and/or research
projects.
Materials:
1. Tadpole to Frog Mini Booklet
2. Frog and Toad book covers and page patterns
3. Puppet supplies
a. Small paper bags
b. Frog puppet patterns
c. Toad puppet patterns
d. Crayons
e. Markers
f. Scissors
g. Glue sticks
4. Venn Diagram pocket chart
5. Sentence strips
6. Literature and Support Titles
Arnold,T. (1993). Green Wilma. New York:, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers.
Arnosky, J., (2002). All About Frogs. New York, NY:Scholastic Press..
Calmenson, S. (2001). The Frog Principal. New York, NY: Scholastic Press.
Kimmel, E. (1990). I Took My Frog to the Library. Toronto, Ontario, Canada:
Puffin Books.
Lobel, A. (1976). Days With Frog and Toad. New York, NY: Harper Collins
Publishers.
Lobel, A. (1976). Frog and Toad All Year. New York, NY: Harper Collins
Publishers.
Lobel, A. (1970). Frog and Toad Are Friends. New York, NY: Harper Collins
Publishers.
Lobel, A. (1972). Frog and Toad Together. New York, NY: Harper Collins
Publishers.
London, J. (2000). Froggy Goes to Bed. New York, NY: Viking.
London, J. (2000). Froggy Goes to School. New York, NY: Viking.
Morgan, S. (2002). From Tadpole to Frog. North Mankato, MN: Thameside
Press.
Oppenheim, J. (1992). The Show-and –Tell Frog. New York, NY: Bantham
Books.
Parker, N., & Wright, J. (1990). Frogs, Toads, Lizards, and Salamanders.New
York, NY: Greenwillow Books.
Saunders-Smith, G. (1998). Frogs.Mankato, MN: Capstone Press.
Trumbauer, L. (2002). The Life Cycle of a Frog. Mankato, MN: Capstone
Press.
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Instructional Procedures:
Set – Introduce the word “characteristics” by naming the physical
characteristics of humans.
Mini-Lecture – Read The Life Cycle of a Frog aloud. Discuss with students
the physical characteristics of frogs. Explain that frogs are amphibians and
discuss the characteristics of amphibians.
Group Task #1 Tadpole to Frog activity
Shared Books – Read aloud, Frog and Toad Are Friends. Discuss the
differences in frogs and toads. Extend knowledge by reading All About
Frogs. Students will be led to construct a group Venn Diagram, comparing
and contrasting frogs and toads.
Group Task # 2 – Student Choice: Sequel to Frog and Toad or Compare and
contrast frogs and toads, or make puppets and/or present skit.
Sharing – Students share books and/or research and complete peer
evaluations and self-evaluations
Closure – review and read The Frog Principal and Green Wilma
Assessment Tools/ Techniques
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Informal Mini-Lecture – physical characteristics
Formal – Group Task #1 – Tadpole to Frog Activity
Informal – Shared Books – compare/contrast
Formal/Authentic – Sharing – peer evaluation and self-evaluation
Formal – teacher evaluation of student choice activities
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Learn More About Frogs & Toads
Look in the research books or use the Internet
To find the answers to these questions:
Frogs
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