Animal Habitats - The Desert - A Science Flap Book Project for Grades 1-2

HABITATS - THE DESERT

The Inspiration:

I wrote this student science text with the "You Read to Me, I'll Read to You" books in mind. (Mary Ann Hoberman) I love those two-reader books because they allow readers of different abilities to read together.

The Text Level:

If read individually, this science text is most appropriate for a second-semester 1st grader or a first-semester 2nd grader, but it depends on your students' needs. The text is already differentiated in its design, so it's perfect for mixed-ability partners to read together or for a child to read with a family member at home. The text on the bottom of each page is simple and predictable, but the "Fun Facts" are written at a higher level of text difficulty. See the PREVIEW for a sample of the text level.

The Format:

The book design is a FLAP BOOK where the FACTS are hidden underneath the pictures of the animals that live in this habitat. Key words have been underlined on each page to encourage new learning and deepen vocabulary. Large line-art images are perfect for coloring and clear directions are given for assembling the flaps.

The Animals:

The nonfiction text features the following desert animals, including a tiny tarantula who makes funny appearances on each page. (See the preview.)

• Scorpions
• Vultures
• Lizards - with a focus on the gila
• Foxes - with a focus on the fennec fox
• Rabbits - with a focus on the jackrabbit (hare)
• Bats - with a focus on 3 different types of bats

A WRITTEN RESPONSE SHEET has been included for children to work on after closely reading the text. It can be done individually as an assessment or in collaborative small groups with discussion. This sheet also includes an opportunity for children to engage in a little independent research about the tarantula. (See the preview.)

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love these flap books! They are interactive and require students to reread in order to match the flap to the right page. They can be colored and I love the reader's response page, too!" (Ann B.)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students loved this resource as we learned about Utah's habitats. The desert is now way cooler to explore." (Mayralilia V.)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I bought all the books for each habitat. They are my favorite to use. I love them all!" (Destiny G.)

The SEVEN BOOKS in this SERIES include:

1. Animal Habitats: The Ocean {Flap Book Project}
2. Animal Habitats: The Desert {Flap Book Project}
3. Animal Habitats: The Forest {Flap Book Project}
4. Animal Habitats: The Savanna {Flap Book Project}
5. Animal Habitats: The Arctic {Flap Book Project}
6. Animal Habitats: Wetlands {Flap Book Project}
7. Animal Habitats: The Rainforest {Flap Book Project}

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RELATED RESOURCE:

• ANIMAL REPORT - RESEARCH TEMPLATES FOR GRADES 1-2

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