PAPAGAYO: THE MISCHIEF MAKER- LESSON PLAN, ACTIVITIES & SCIENCE EXT.

In this lesson plan for Papagayo by Gerald McDermott, students will explore themes of cooperation, problem-solving, and environmental science. Begin with a read-aloud of the story, focusing on Papagayo's interactions with the nocturnal creatures. Follow this with a discussion on the roles animals play in their ecosystems, introducing the concept of diurnal and nocturnal animals. For enrichment, students can classify animals as diurnal or nocturnal using pictures or cards, and create a simple food chain diagram featuring animals from the story's tropical setting. Wrap up with a science-art activity where students design a "nocturnal jungle" collage, showcasing what they learned about animal behaviors and habitats. Students can research a favorite rain forest animal and create a collage.

THIS 30-PAGE, READY TO USE, RESOURCE INCLUDES:

• Complete lesson plan to introduce book to discuss behavior and introduce a science unit on the rainforest
• Activity templates for lesson plan
• Graphic organizers
• Reading comprehension
• Writing prompts
• Intro to Rainforest Unit 
• Research suggestions