"Joan Procter Dragon Doctor" Biography Book Companion Activities

Joan Procter Dragon Doctor Biography Book Companion Activities

This resource is a saturation-packed teaching aid with over 60 premade reading activities. Based on Patricia Valdez's book Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles, it offers deep explorations into vital aspects of engaged reading.

• Character investigation
• Story element identification
• Theme determination
• Prediction making and connection forming

An interactive tool, it is perfect for school teachers and homeschoolers who wish to illustrate the exciting journey of pioneering herpetologist Joan Proctor. These carefully planned activities touch upon inspiring stories of passion and triumph over adversity.

Educational Benefits:

• Critical Thinking:The exercises focus on character analysis (inside & out), cause & effect mapping, as well as inference-making tasks.
• Narrative Skills:Included are story plot management exercises that help students arrange events chronologically according to the text's narrative progress.

Social Studies Integration:

This resource can supplement lessons on women's history month or diverse profiles set against significant historical events. By engaging with these texts, students can appreciate the perseverance and dedication of women in history like Joan Proctor.

Literature-related Exercises:

``Deep analysis:`` Through character exploration students grapple convincingly for themes within the narrative. ``Relatable Connections:`` The assignments invite comparison creating relatable connections to situations from personal experiences or other texts read before.