








"Amos & Boris" – Systems of Support and Interaction in Nature
Use “Amos & Boris” by William Steig to examine how living systems interact and support one another. This story of an unlikely friendship sets the stage for rich discussion and creative exploration.
Includes:
Reading Focus Skills: Asking Questions and Making Inferences
Creative Thinking: Raindrop Elaboration
Depth and Complexity Comprehension Questions
Writing: Diamante poem
Mathematical Thinking: Shape Equations
Cross-curricular: Understanding Ocean Currents
Post Reading: Systems Interactions
Perfect for grades 2-3 gifted or high-level learners. Ideal for cross-curricular integration of literacy, math, logic, science, and critical thinking.
Use “Amos & Boris” by William Steig to examine how living systems interact and support one another. This story of an unlikely friendship sets the stage for rich discussion and creative exploration.
Includes:
Reading Focus Skills: Asking Questions and Making Inferences
Creative Thinking: Raindrop Elaboration
Depth and Complexity Comprehension Questions
Writing: Diamante poem
Mathematical Thinking: Shape Equations
Cross-curricular: Understanding Ocean Currents
Post Reading: Systems Interactions
Perfect for grades 2-3 gifted or high-level learners. Ideal for cross-curricular integration of literacy, math, logic, science, and critical thinking.
Use “Amos & Boris” by William Steig to examine how living systems interact and support one another. This story of an unlikely friendship sets the stage for rich discussion and creative exploration.
Includes:
Reading Focus Skills: Asking Questions and Making Inferences
Creative Thinking: Raindrop Elaboration
Depth and Complexity Comprehension Questions
Writing: Diamante poem
Mathematical Thinking: Shape Equations
Cross-curricular: Understanding Ocean Currents
Post Reading: Systems Interactions
Perfect for grades 2-3 gifted or high-level learners. Ideal for cross-curricular integration of literacy, math, logic, science, and critical thinking.