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A Place for Turtles
Last updated Sunday, July 2, 2023
Author: Melissa Stewart
Illustrator: Higgins Bond
Date of Publication: 2019
ISBN: 1561456934
Grade Level: 2nd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Jul. 2023
Synopsis:
This fact-filled, colorful book looks at the amazing world of turtles. In simple yet informative language, A Place for Turtles provides an intriguing look at turtles and the ecosystems that support their survival. Bond's stunning, realistic paintings depict a variety of turtles and their environments. Stewart also introduces readers to the ways human action or inaction can affect turtle populations, and offers a list of things they can do to help protect turtles in their own communities.
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This is a short book. You are encouraged to take a picture walk through the book before reading it.
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The pages are very animated, so be sure to have fun turning the pages as you read through the story.
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There are many animals in this book. For support, refer to the last page to show the children each animal.
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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Have you ever seen a turtle? What did it look like? Did it move fast or slow?
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Would you like a turtle as a pet? What would you feed your turtle?
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How long have turtles lived on earth? (Let the students guess) -The answer is 220 million years.
Vocabulary
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Leathery- having a tough, hard texture
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Habitat- the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism
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Loosestrife- any of various tall plants that bear upright spikes of flowers
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Devoured- eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly
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Hatchling- a young animal that has recently emerged from its egg
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Clog- to (cause something to) become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is difficult • Instincts- the way people or animals naturally react or behave
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Shrubs - a woody plant which is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near the ground
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Wetlands- land or areas (such as marshes or swamps) that are covered often intermittently with shallow water or have soil saturated with moisture
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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What did you learn about turtles? Why are turtles important for other living creatures?
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Name something that would be harmful for turtles to live?
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What are things we all can do to help turtles live and grow?
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What day is World Turtle Day? (See if the students remember from the book) - The answer is May 23rd.
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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