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Today, we're going on an exciting journey to explore amazing places around the world! We'll be reading about these incredible destinations in two different ways: through an interesting article and a fun poem. But before we dive in, let's think about what we already know about amazing places and what we want to discover.

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Have you ever heard of a place that seemed really special or exciting to visit? Maybe a place with unique animals or beautiful landscapes? We've all seen pictures of different countries and famous landmarks, like the Eiffel Tower in France or the pyramids in Egypt.

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By the end of our adventure today, we'll have two big goals:

1. To learn about some of the most fascinating places around the world, like Dominica, Churchill, Yosemite National Park, and more!

2. To have lots of fun while we explore these places through reading an article and a poem.

So, get ready to pack your imaginary bags and let's set off on this reading journey to discover the wonders of the world!

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In lands both near and far,

There are places like a star.

Mountains high, oceans wide,

Incredible sights, nowhere to hide.

From pyramids in the sandy dunes,

To the Grand Canyon's rocky tunes.

Eiffel Tower reaching high,

In these places, we can touch the sky.
So let's explore, let's go and see,
The world's great wonders, you and me.

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1. Can you find any words or phrases in the poem that make you think of a specific place you've learned about or seen pictures of before?

2. How do the words and descriptions in the poem make you feel about these places? Do you think the author wants us to imagine these places in a certain way?

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Want to explore the world? Each year, TIME magazine makes a list of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks our favorites. Some places are a window on the past. Others have eyes on the future. Many locations have…

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Text Structure Discussion:
Before we dive into reading our article about "World's Greatest Places," let's talk about how the article is structured. The structure helps us understand the information better. In this article, we have different sections, and each section tells us about a different amazing place in the world.

Purpose for Reading:
Our purpose for reading this article is to learn about these incredible places and the interesting facts about them. As we read, we want to pay attention to the details that make each place special.

Introducing the Graphic Organizer:
To help us organize what we learn, we'll be using a graphic organizer. This is like a special tool that helps us collect important information from the article. We'll have different sections in our graphic organizer that match the sections in the article. We will be on the lookout for the vocabulary words written on our organizer.

Modeling the Graphic Organizer:
Let's start by looking at the first section of our graphic organizer, the word climate. As I read a few sentences from the article, let's fill in our guess as to what this word means. After that, we will use a dictionary to find the actual meaning.

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Fact: The poem mentions real places like Canada's Churchill, Yosemite National Park, and Kangaroo Island in Australia.

Fiction: The poem doesn't provide specific details or facts about these places but instead uses imaginative language and imagery to create a sense of wonder and adventure.

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Question 1: According to the article, what makes Dominica unique among Caribbean islands? Refer to the "Dominica" section in our article for a hint!

Question 2: In the article, we learned that Churchill, Manitoba, has great views of the northern lights. What else does this small bay town have to offer, especially during different seasons? Look at the "Churchill, Manitoba" section in the article for clues.

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Our reader response activity related to this article about places around the will be "World's Greatest Places Postcards." Here's what we need:

Materials Needed:

1. Copies of the article for each student.

2. Art supplies (colored pencils, markers, crayons, etc.).

3. Blank postcards or plain paper cut into postcard-sized pieces.

4. Glue, scissors, and magazines or printed pictures for visuals.

5. World map or globe for reference.

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Each student will be assigned one of the places mentioned in the article, or you can choose your favorite one.

1. We will create a postcard that represents the place you chose. You can draw pictures, write a short message, and decorate it with images that capture the essence of that location.

2. You may use the article for information about your chosen place and add interesting facts to your postcard.

3. After finishing your postcard we will share them with the class. You can describe why you chose that place and what you find exciting about it.