Lesson Plan
Endangered Animals Discussion Guide
- Grades: PreK–K, 1–2
About this book
Grade Level Equivalent: 2.8
Lexile Measure: 560L
Guided Reading Level: K
Age: Age 6, Age 7, Age 5
Genre: General Nonfiction, Dictionaries, Series
Subject: Animals, Endangered Animals and Welfare
Book-Related Activities
BEFORE READING
Have children define the word endangered. Ask: How does it make you feel when you hear that some animals are endangered? Tell children that this book not only tells about endangered animals but also gives suggestions about how people can protect them.
AFTER READING
Review what children learned. What are some extinct animals? What are some endangered animals? Discuss the reasons why animals become endangered or extinct and what people can do to prevent this.
- Subjects:Africa, Content Area Reading, Literature, Reading Comprehension, Reading Response, Literature Appreciation, Vocabulary, Animals, Endangered Animals and Welfare, Feelings and Emotions
- Skills:Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary


