-Identify the multiple uses of the cockroaches' hissing.

-Examine a topic and convey information and ideas clearly.

-Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.

-Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.

The story brings to light some life skills. The primary one is courage as Mattie learns to hiss. The book is appropriate for the age group.

Limitations:

The story is fairly simple and could use some more detail.

The description of habitat and cockroach structure are detailed and accurate. The book also give good information about the care of the hissing cockroach.

Limitations:

There is a lack of pictures and visual aids to help students understand structural attributes.

-Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

The life cycle game allows the student to check their own answers. The website is user friendly.

Limitations:

The game is small and short. Although the game is interactive, it may be more beneficial and fun to use the flip book as an individual project.