Title: Exploring Animal Skeletons: Reading and Analyzing Short Informational Texts

Objective: By the end of this 15-minute small group lesson, students will be able to read and analyze a short informational text about animal skeletons, identify key details, and answer comprehension questions.

Materials: - Short informational text about animal skeletons (one copy per student) - Highlighters or colored pencils - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers or colored pens - Comprehension questions (prepared in advance)

Introduction (2 minutes): 1. Greet the students and briefly introduce the topic of animal skeletons. 2. Show a picture of an animal skeleton and ask students if they know what it is. 3. Explain that today, we will be reading a short informational text about animal skeletons to learn more about them.

Reading and Analyzing the Text (8 minutes): 1. Distribute a copy of the short informational text to each student. 2. Instruct students to read the text silently to themselves. 3. Encourage students to use highlighters or colored pencils to mark any important or interesting information they find. 4. After reading, ask students to share one or two key details they highlighted. Write these details on the whiteboard or chart paper. 5. Facilitate a brief discussion about the importance of animal skeletons and how they help animals survive.

Comprehension Questions (3 minutes): 1. Divide the students into pairs or small groups. 2. Provide each group with a set of comprehension questions related to the text. 3. Instruct students to discuss the questions and come up with answers together. 4. After a few minutes, ask each group to share their answers with the whole class. 5. Discuss the answers as a class, clarifying any misconceptions or addressing any difficulties students may have encountered.

Wrap-up and Reflection (2 minutes): 1. Summarize the main points discussed during the lesson. 2. Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about animal skeletons and share one interesting fact they discovered. 3. Thank the students for their participation and engagement.

Extension Activity (optional): If time permits, you can engage students in a hands-on activity related to animal skeletons. For example, you could provide them with pictures of different animal skeletons and ask them to match each skeleton to the corresponding animal. This activity will reinforce their understanding of the topic and provide a visual representation of the information they have learned.

Note: The duration of the lesson may vary depending on the reading level and engagement of the students. Adjust the timing accordingly to ensure all objectives are met.