Something is wrong with Fighter. He doesn't want to go for a walk, play, or eat. Ben and Moby are worried, and they decide to use the scientific method to find out what might be bothering Fighter. They make their hypothesis and conduct different experiments. As the students accompany Ben and Moby, they are exposed to the scientific method and learn the modals may, might, and (be) supposed to.

Objectives Students will
  • use a Word Map to define and explain new words.
  • answer questions and discuss situations using the Modals: may, might and (be) supposed to.
  • match sentence halves with the new words and the Modals: may, might and (be) supposed to.
  • discuss the scientific method.
Grammar
  • The Modals: may, might and (be) supposed to
New Words and Expressions blue
bowl
change
conclusion
experiment
hypothesis
leash
method
move
notebook
problem
science
solve
use
yellow
Reading
Students will
  • read a passage about color.
  • answer comprehension questions based on the passage.
  • identify the enrichment vocabulary words: blind, gray, light.
Writing
Students will
  • write a personal narrative about color.
Lesson Plans L2U4L3 Lesson Plans (3 Sessions)
Materials Provided Word Map graphic organizer
Narrative Writing Graphic Organizer
Student Progress Tracker
Time Three 45-minute sessions