Author:  Patricia Solfest

Grade: 7

Objective: Students will compare the scientific information from their science lessons with the information in the novel Julie of the Wolves.

Wisconsin Model Academic Content Standards: 
Language Arts A.8.4 Compares the information from different sources and judges its accuracy and usefulness. 
Language Arts E.8.1 Use computers to acquire, organize, and apply information
 

Wisconsin Model Academic Technology Standards:
B.8.4 Evaluate and select information from a variety of print, non print and electronic materials.
B.8.6 Interpret and use information to solve a problem and answer a question.
 
 

Lesson

Introduction: Is the information about wolves in the book Julie of the Wolves accurate? That's the investigation students are invited to undertake in this activity following the reading of the book.

Sequence of Instruction:
1. Students  read the novel, Julie of the Wolves. 
2. While reading the book, students complete a chart comparing the book's references to wolf communication and pack organization with those on the webpages "What is a Wolf?"
3. Have students use their notebooks and fold a page in half, the long way. On one side put "Julie of the Wolves." Put "Webpage" on the other side. Have students record their findings using the divisions of the webpages "What is a wolf?"
 

 Closure: Afterwards, have students write an essay comparing their findings to answer the question, "Is the information in the book accurate?"