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What's the Difference Between a Butterfly and a Moth?
Do you know the differences between a butterfly and a moth? One animal has furry feelers and a chubby body. The other has clubbed feelers and a thin body. Find out which animal is which.
24 pages, Library Binding
First published August 1, 2009
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Robin Koontz
141 books8 followersRobin Michal Koontz has been writing and illustrating books for children since 1986. Her publications include novelty books, early readers, picture books, nonfiction, short stories for middle-grade readers, magazine articles, and classroom supplemental materials. One of her new books, LEAPS AND CREEPS, was a finalist for the 2012 Animal Behavior Society's Outstanding Children's Book Award. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BUTTERFLY AND A MOTH? was an International Reading Association Teacher's Choice Award in 2010. She lives in western Oregon.
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April 11, 2014
Twin Text: Butterflies:
What’s the Difference Between Butterfly and a Moth? by Robin Koontz
1. Belle: The Amazing, Astonishing, Magical Journey of an Artfully, Painted Lady by Mary Lee Corlett, 2011.
2. These books will be the basis of the butterfly unit that I’ll present in the library, in April. I really like using the nonfiction selection to share facts and information with students when I present a new theme. Sharing a story allows students to synthesize the facts and extend the information they’ve learned. We will be“hatching” painted lady larvae in the library so we will research facts and then put the facts into story form, following the example of Belle. I selected texts that would be suitable grades K-6 library times.The non-fiction text is easy to understand, and supported by great graphics. The layout includes the stages from caterpillar to butterfly. There’s plenty of information to get discussion started. The fiction selection will help students “see” the artistic expression of butterflies. The fictional piece will be very fun for strengthening listening skills for all students. It’s a bit longer so this will be presented during library time in a couple of class sessions. In addition, once our butterflies hatch, the students will work in groups to write their own stories, using Belle as their inspiration.
3. Text Structure: includes gorgeous colors/paintings, captions, insets, glossary, compare and contrast, and established sequence with the life of a butterfly. Strategy applications: First, I’ll want to identify what students already know so we’ll do an activity to activate prior knowledge and then we will create a KWL/RAN strategy. After reading, we will continue working with the extended columns, which will create opportunities for both individual and group research. Students will create Venn diagrams to showcase difference between butterflies and moths. Older students can work with a partner to compare/contrast butterflies with other insects.
4. (2010, March/April). Library Media Connection.
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What’s the Difference Between Butterfly and a Moth? by Robin Koontz
1. Belle: The Amazing, Astonishing, Magical Journey of an Artfully, Painted Lady by Mary Lee Corlett, 2011.
2. These books will be the basis of the butterfly unit that I’ll present in the library, in April. I really like using the nonfiction selection to share facts and information with students when I present a new theme. Sharing a story allows students to synthesize the facts and extend the information they’ve learned. We will be“hatching” painted lady larvae in the library so we will research facts and then put the facts into story form, following the example of Belle. I selected texts that would be suitable grades K-6 library times.The non-fiction text is easy to understand, and supported by great graphics. The layout includes the stages from caterpillar to butterfly. There’s plenty of information to get discussion started. The fiction selection will help students “see” the artistic expression of butterflies. The fictional piece will be very fun for strengthening listening skills for all students. It’s a bit longer so this will be presented during library time in a couple of class sessions. In addition, once our butterflies hatch, the students will work in groups to write their own stories, using Belle as their inspiration.
3. Text Structure: includes gorgeous colors/paintings, captions, insets, glossary, compare and contrast, and established sequence with the life of a butterfly. Strategy applications: First, I’ll want to identify what students already know so we’ll do an activity to activate prior knowledge and then we will create a KWL/RAN strategy. After reading, we will continue working with the extended columns, which will create opportunities for both individual and group research. Students will create Venn diagrams to showcase difference between butterflies and moths. Older students can work with a partner to compare/contrast butterflies with other insects.
4. (2010, March/April). Library Media Connection.
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June 26, 2013
I learned that a cocoon is for moths and chrysalis is for a butterfly. I always mixed the two of them up. Now I think I'll remember. This is the kind of book that a kid could read and really get into. The text isn't too difficult and the information that the author provides is easy enough to understand. I liked and I'm sure a child would too.
July 17, 2014
Basic but solid information. If you're looking for something to introduce these concepts to young readers, this book is just the right introduction to moths and butterflies. And I can keep them straight now myself!
March 30, 2010
Very informative and the illustrations are beautiful!
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