1. Grade 5 Module 2A Unit 2 Lesson 3

3. I can explain why the canopy is a difficult place to research. I can identify the skills needed by scientists in order to study the rainforest canopy.

6. *Section 1: page 9, sentences 1–3 * Section 2: page 9, sentences 4–7 * Section 3: page 10, sentences 1–2 * Section 4: Paragraph 10, sentences 3–5

8. I can determine the meaning of new words in The Most Beautiful Roof in the World.

9. Words That Describe the Canopy Words that Describe Rainforest Scientists

10. ascending chatterings wonder “powerhouse” pioneer frontier skillful cliffs Biomass fearless

11. I can write an opinion about being a rainforest scientist that is supported by reasons from the text.

12. Share your opinion about whether or not you think it would be difficult to be a rainforest scientist. Support your opinion with at least two details from the text.

14. I can explain why the canopy is a difficult place to research. I can identify the skills needed by scientists in order to study the rainforest canopy. I can determine the meaning of new words from context in The Most Beautiful Roof in the World. I can write an opinion about being a rainforest scientist that is supported by reasons from the text. I can infer what skills Meg Lowman must have in order to be a rainforest scientist. http://leadinganswers.typepad.com/leading_answers/2007/02/team_decision_m.ht ml