Looking at landmarks: Using a picture book to guide research
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A lesson plan for grades 3–5 English Language Arts
In this lesson, students research famous landmarks from around the world presented in Ben’s Dreams, a picture book by Chris Van Allsburg. Students develop research skills by using reference materials such as nonfiction books, atlases, encyclopedias, and online resources. Working in small collaborative groups, students write about a selected landmark and publish their research in a flip book project created by the whole class. The lesson plan provides guiding questions and world maps to assist students with the research process. Rubrics and helpful online resources are provided for teacher support.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
English Language Arts (2004)
Grade 3
- Goal 3: The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology.
- Objective 3.06: Conduct research for assigned and self-selected projects (with assistance) from a variety of sources (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people, libraries, databases, computer networks).
Grade 4
- Goal 3: The learner will make connections with text through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology.
- Objective 3.06: Conduct research for assigned projects or self-selected projects (with assistance) from a variety of sources through the use of technological and informal tools (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people, libraries, databases, computer networks).
Grade 5
- Goal 3: The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology.
- Objective 3.06: Conduct research (with assistance) from a variety of sources for assigned or self-selected projects (e.g., print and non-print texts, artifacts, people, libraries, databases, computer networks).
