Taking Wing
Wings by Collard, Sneed B - Charlesbridge, p2008, c2008--591.47--Int Lvl: K-3--Rd Lvl: 4.9. Colorful illustrations and simple text describe the mechanics of flight and how various animals can fly. This book gives detailed information about the diversity of insect, bird, and bat wings—from tiny to huge and from brightly colored to clear. It also explains how wings enable animals to fly. Unique species are featured, and detailed, colorful illustrations bring these winged animals to life. Also available as a 3Book.
Rationale: Often science curricula feature a specific animal kingdom. The approach Collard takes is to feature one specific aspect of animals, in this case wings, and describe how and why those animals use their wings to fly. Thus, the scope is broader, expanding the study to more than one animal kingdom and opening up the concepts of bio-diversity and adaptations. Collard does the same with other books Beaks (Charlesbridge, 2002), and Teeth (Charlesbridge 2008). Each of the titles is also available as an eBook. An inexpensive eBook would be an opportunity for you and the staff to share an eBook and demonstrate how eBooks are accessed in your facility or from home. The three lessons presented here simply look at the variety of winged animals for Grade K-3 in a story hour. In Grades 3-6 we take a closer look at Collard’s book Wings, and in Grades 5-8 we look at Wings, Beaks, and Teeth written by Collard.
Grades K-3--Animals with Wings
Background: Use this lesson if and when your primary teachers study birds. I use the lesson after the bird study to stretch the students’ thinking beyond birds.
Preparation:
Chart paper or whiteboard with appropriate markers.
Computer lab access with draw program OR plain drawing paper and crayons, markers or colored pencils.
Introduction:
In class you have been studying birds (or a specific bird). What characteristics or features must an animal have to make it a bird? (List on chart paper or board) We’re going to look at just one of those features today. The feature of wings. How many creatures can you name that have wings? I’ll list them on our chart paper/board.
The author of the Inspiration Book is a naturalist. That means he studies nature. Instead of studying a specific animal, he often studies specific features of a group of animals. He has written about beaks, teeth, and in this book wings. Listen for any other winged animals he mentions that we may have missed.
Read aloud:
Wings by Collard, Sneed B - Charlesbridge, p2008, c2008--591.47--Int Lvl: K-3--Rd Lvl: 4.9
Colorful illustrations and simple text describe the mechanics of flight and how various animals can fly. This book gives detailed information about the diversity of insect, bird, and bat wings—from tiny to huge and from brightly colored to clear. It also explains how wings enable animals to fly. Unique species are featured, and detailed, colorful illustrations bring these winged animals to life.
How many other creatures can you name that have wings, including the very large and the very small birds and insects mentioned? Let’s add them to the list. (Add the ones they remember) It looks like other animals besides birds have wings.
Another naturalist has written about animals with wings. He is also an artist. To do the illustrations in his books, he used cut paper to make layers and layers of feathers and other features. Listen for other animals that Mr. Collard didn’t mention. We’ll add them to the chart, too.
Read aloud:
Animals in flight by Jenkins, Steve — Houghton Mifflin, 2001 573.7; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.9 Pictures and text describe how animals fly and glide.
Did you learn about any other new flying animals? (List on chart.) Are all of them birds? Are all of the animals small?
Extension: Sometimes discussion type story hours take longer than you anticipate. If that is the case, send the last book(s) back to the classroom with some quick oral directions for conclusion, arrange for another flextime session, or continue next scheduled time. I prefer the first because students begin to see a library classroom connection.
What happens if a wing is broken? In our last story a family finds a bird with a broken wing.
Read aloud:
How to heal a broken wing by Graham, Bob, 1942- — Candlewick Press, 2008--E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 2.1 When Will finds a bird with a broken wing, he takes it home and cares for it, hoping in time it will be able to return to the sky.
Each part of an animal’s body--ours, too--is important to the animal. When they are hurt, life is difficult for them as it is for us.
Choose one of the animals--no two students may choose the same animal-- from our list and draw that animal (either on paper or computer), making sure you emphasize the wing. When we’re finished we’ll make a display called “Animals with Wings.”
Other Titles for Display, Research and/or Check-out:
Animals that fly (Animals On The Move!) by Markovics, Pearl — Bearport Publishing, 2019. 591.5; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 0.6. Simple text using a repetitive sentence pattern help early readers to build their reading skills as they learn what animals can fly.
Things with wings by Rice, Dona — Teacher Created Materials, 2012--590; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 1.9 Photographs and simple text introduce early readers to different types of creatures with wings. Includes list of words to know.
Wings by Yoon, Salina — Little Simon, 2010--591.47; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 1.9 Simple text, colorful illustrations, and touch-and-feel pages introduce early readers to different animals and insects with wings.
How to heal a broken wing by Graham, Bob, 1942- — Candlewick Press, 2008--E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 2.1 When Will finds a bird with a broken wing, he takes it home and cares for it, hoping in time it will be able to return to the sky.
Sparrow, eagle, penguin, and seagull : what is a bird? by Cleary, Brian P — Millbrook Press, 2013--598; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 2.7 An introduction to birds that describes their characteristics. FREE Teaching Resources available for download at http://www.titlewave.com/list?SID=3adaf182d483f076c49d1ca5fb7e5397
How and why do animals move? (All About Animals Close-Up) by Kalman, Bobbie — Crabtree Publishing Company, 2015. 591.5; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.9. Why do animals move? -- How do they move? -- Which animals fly? -- How many legs? -- Hop and leap -- Climb, swing, and hang -- High on mountains -- Moving in water -- Why do they migrate? -- How do we move? Text and photographs show how animals move from place to place to find food and shelter, and the different ways they move such as swimming and flight.
How do animals use-- their wings? by Stone, Lynn M --Follett eBook — Rourke Pub., 2008--591.47; Int Lvl: K-3 Looks at how different types of animals use their wings, including birds, bats, and butterflies.
Animals in flight by Jenkins, Steve — Houghton Mifflin, 2001 573.7; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.9 Pictures and text describe how animals fly and glide. Science-is-Fun-Jenkins-Educator guide at http://www.titlewave.com/list?SID=29d74550dbe5709bfc221f925d81f204
Freaky flying animals (Earth's Grossest Animals) by Wood, Alix — Windmill Books, 2014. 591.47; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 5.0. Gross animals in the sky -- Vultures aren't fussy -- Strange bats -- Freaky-looking birds -- Flying frogs and fish -- Pretty gross polly -- Flying insects -- Flightless birds -- Angry birds and ugly ducks -- Sea birds -- Gliding snakes and lizards -- Butterflies and moths -- Gliding mammals. Introduces children to the different types of animals that fly, including bats, birds, fish, and more.
Grades 3-6--Wings Take Flight
Background: One of the Common Core standards includes reading for detail and depth. Yes, the librarian can support that goal by digging into one book rather than a cursory reading for pure enjoyment. Students can enjoy a book, learn content from a book, and learn a specific skill. Wings provides an avenue to do all three, but we’re going to emphasize detail and depth.
Preparation:
Write the following questions on sentence strips or note cards, but not the answers
1. Which bird is the smallest? (bee hummingbird)
2. What are the different uses served by the colors and outlines of bird and insect wings? (attract mates, scare away dangers, and attract collectors, unfortunately)
3. Do all birds and insects have the same number of wings? Give examples of differences, if there are any.
4. Give examples of birds that fly long, long distances. (Arctic Tern – from Pole to Pole)
5. Which insects shed their wings? (African Termites)
6. How many species of birds live on earth? (about 10,000)
Questions from CMU Public Broadcasting The Children’s List
Chart paper or chalkboard or whiteboard.
If you have the ebook version, locate it and be prepared to project the book. Computer with Internet access and projection capability.
Introduction:
How many creatures can you name that have wings? I’ll list them on our chart paper/board.
The author of the Inspiration Book is a naturalist. Instead of studying a specific animal, he often studies specific features of a group of animals. He has written about beaks, teeth, and in this book, wings. Listen for any winged animals he mentions that we missed.
Read aloud:
Wings by Collard, Sneed B - Charlesbridge, p2008, c2008--591.47--Int Lvl: K-3--Rd Lvl: 4.9
Colorful illustrations and simple text describe the mechanics of flight and how various animals can fly. This book gives detailed information about the diversity of insect, bird, and bat wings—from tiny to huge and from brightly colored to clear. It also explains how wings enable animals to fly. Unique species are featured, and detailed, colorful illustrations bring these winged animals to life.
How many other creatures can you name that have wings, including the very large and the very small birds and insects mentioned? Let’s add them to the list.
I’ve written several questions on sentence strips/notecards. I’m going to give groups of you one strip. We’re going to reread the book, listening for details about the questions. Remember we’re looking for details. That means that a short one or two word answer won’t be enough. Look at the illustrations carefully, too. They may give you more information. When you read your question you may think that you know the answer already, but what else did Collard discuss on the page where you heard your answer? What’s the bigger picture? Where does your question fit into a discussion about wings and flight?
(Divide class into groups of 2, 3, or 4 depending on the size of the class. Randomly distribute the questions.)
Reread the Inspiration Book. (If you have the ebook, reread the book this time using an ebook projection. This would give the students the opportunity to study the illustrations for any details.)
Gather with your group to quickly discuss your question and what each of you found out as you listened for details. Each person in your group should have something to say. (Allow about 2-3 minutes for group time.)
OK, please read question one aloud. How did your group answer that question? Remember we’re looking for details, the small things and the big picture. (Allow response time.) Does anyone else have a comment to add, a detail they noted?
(Follow same procedure for all questions.)
Think of another question you would ask about the book. (Allow time or have each student ask a question as he leaves. To add another twist, the next person in line could try to answer the question.)
Other Titles for Display and/or Check-out:
Animals in flight by Jenkins, Steve, 1952- — Houghton Mifflin, 2001--573.7; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.9 Pictures and text describe how animals fly and glide. FREE Teaching Resources available for download http://www.titlewave.com/list?SID=3adaf182d483f076c49d1ca5fb7e5397
Animals in flight by Jenkins, Steve, 1952- — Houghton Mifflin, 2001--573.7; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.9 Pictures and text describe how animals fly and glide. FREE Teaching Resources available for download http://www.titlewave.com/list?SID=3adaf182d483f076c49d1ca5fb7e5397
Wings by Collard, Sneed B — Charlesbridge, 2008--591.47; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.9 Colorful illustrations and simple text describe the mechanics of flight and how various animals can fly. Also available as an eBook.
The tragic tale of the great auk by Thornhill, Jan — Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press, 2016. 598.3; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 6.2. Explores the history of the Great Auk, a flightless bird that lived in the North Atlantic, and discusses how it was hunted to extinction by humans by the end of 1844.
Gravity-defying animals (Animals With Super Powers) by Lunis, Natalie — Bearport Publishing, 2014. 591.5; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 6.4. Defying gravity -- Hummingbird -- Bar-headed goose -- Bat -- Flying squirrel -- Flying snake -- Flying fish -- Gecko -- Bighorn sheep -- More about gravity-defying animals. Explains about eight animals that defy gravity by their abilities to fly, glide, or walk upside down.
How animals work by Burnie, David — DK, 2010--571.1; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 7.1 Describes the anatomy of many animal species and explains how their bodies work to help them survive. Covers such animals as birds, butterflies, elephants, crocodiles, and wolves, and includes color photos, illustrations, and diagrams. eBook.
Grades 5-8--Wings, Beaks, and Teeth
Background: Use this lesson as a stand alone author study or as part of a series of author studies or as a supplement to biodiversity lessons being taught in the science classroom.
Some years, depending on whether the language arts teacher is interested in genres and author backstories, I do a series of author studies. If the teacher changes genre each month as part of the literature strand, I introduce a representative author when the genre study is begun. In my small private school, I can do a different author for each of the middle school grades, and by the end of eighth grade, students know a little about thirty or so authors.
Preparation:
Make arrangements with the teacher to divide the class into three groups. Each group will study one of the following books by Collard: Beaks!, Teeth, Wings
Arrange for multiple copies of each title via inter-school loan or interlibrary loan. My public library provides a wonderful book gathering service for book clubs and schools. See if your library does the same, OR go online and gather all the books’ via holds. Since my PL is part of a large system and they share resources, I’ll be able to get about 6-7 copies of each title.
Also gather other titles written by Collard.
Supply of 5 x 8 notecards.
Computer with Internet access and projection capability.
Introduction: Our author of the month is Sneed Collard III a biologist and marine scientist by training. This video will tell us a bit more about his background. Watch and listen to him tell a little about himself in this video clip.
Interview Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUl7-Q5ev-8&feature=related
The approach Collard takes is to feature one specific aspect of animals: wings, beaks, teeth and to describe how and why animals use those tools. The scope of his books is broader, expanding the study to more than one animal kingdom.
Your group will study one of Collard’s books, and then prepare to support the main ideas. Mr. Collard helps you a little by identifying main concepts and using them as labels, page headings or bold emphasis. The books aren’t long. We’re going to take time to read your group’s book round robin style. That means each person reads a page or paragraph or section aloud to the group. While your group is reading, take time to write down the big ideas on the notecards. (Allow time.)
Within your group, check the main ideas each of you wrote down. Are any of them similar to another student’s? Make those a main choice. Now decide who will further explore each main idea. Begin by rewriting it as a question. The next step is to reread the segment, this time by yourself and look for supporting details. It’s the details that make a book interesting.
I’m going to collect the note cards--be sure your name is on them. The next time we meet, we’re going to do a little writing using your notecards. In the meantime, think about how you could write about your main idea and write an interesting paragraph filled with details. You already have the topic sentence on the notecard. You already have some details on your card.
Next session or in classroom: Either with pencil and paper or on the computer, students write a paragraph containing a topic sentence and supporting evidence. (Then do the steps your students usually follow for the writing process, getting ready for publication and/or sharing. OR, you could simply stop at this step and add it to each student’s writing portfolio.) Share by posting or reading orally.
Beaks! by Collard, Sneed B — Charlesbridge, 2002--573.3; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.6
Simple text describes various bird beaks and how birds use them to eat, hunt, and gather food. Includes a quiz. Also available as an eBook
Teeth by Collard, Sneed B — Charlesbridge, 2008--591.4; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.9Offers detailed information about how people and various species of animals use their teeth.
Wings by Collard, Sneed B — Charlesbridge, 2008--591.47; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.9
Colorful illustrations and simple text describe the mechanics of flight and how various animals can fly. Also available as an eBook.
Teacher Resources:
Reading Rockets Interview http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/collard/transcript/
Reading Rockets Interview http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/collard/transcript/
Video Interview (same as YouTube video used in Grades 5-8 introduction) http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/collard/
Student Resources for Beaks group:
Bird Beaks 3 to 5 | Activity, Instructional Resources These activities will help you exploe the relationship between a bird's beak and its ability to live in a certain area. http://sciencenetlinks.com/esheets/bird-beaks/
Bird Beaks 3 to 5 | Instructional Resources, Lesson In this lesson, students will explore the relationship between a bird's beak and its ability to find food and survive in a given environment. http://sciencenetlinks.com/lessons/bird-beaks/
Student Resources for Teeth group:
Teeth and fangs by James, Ray — Rourke Pub., 2007 eBook. 591.47; Int Lvl: K-3 Photographs and simple text describes the habitats of various animals with teeth and fangs. eBook.
Other Titles for Display, Research, and/or Check-out:
Karl's new beak : 3-D printing builds a bird a better life by Nargi, Lela — Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint, 2019. : 636.089; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.2. Looks at how Karl, an Abyssinian ground hornbill, had his lower broken bill replaced with a 3D-printed one.
Tooth by tooth : comparing fangs, tusks, and chompers by Levine, Sara — Millbrook Press, 2016. 599.9; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.3. What animal would you be if a few of your teeth grew so long that they stuck out of your mouth even when it closed? What would you be if your top canine teeth grew almost all the way down to your feet? This picture book will keep you guessing as you read about how human teeth are like--and unlike--those of other animals
Animal dads by Collard, Sneed B — Houghton Mifflin, 1997--591.56; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.9 Illustrations and simple text describe how the males of different species help take care of their young. FREE Teaching Resources available for download at http://www.titlewave.com/list?SID=29d74550dbe5709bfc221f925d81f204.
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