Joe Kittinger: An Unsung Hero
Biography (nonfiction), 1,626 words, Level W (Grade 4)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Sequence Events
Grammar and Mechanics	Compound Adjectives
Word Work	Numbers within Text

Book Summary

Joe Kittinger is a man of extraordinary courage who made important contributions to the field of space exploration. Students will learn about Kittinger's work with high-altitude balloons and incredible acts of bravery that benefited both pilots and astronauts. Photographs support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
• Sequence events of a person’s life
• Understand and use hyphenated compound adjectives
• Fluently read numbers within the text

Vocabulary

• Content words: accelerated, aeronautics, altitude, cosmonaut, elongated, fatal, gondola, hostile, invaluable, obsessed, solitary confinement, stratosphere

Book Resources

Formats Single-Sided Book Single-Sided Color Cover Double-Sided Book Double-Sided Color Cover Lesson Resources Lesson Plan Worksheets Discussion Cards Comprehension Quiz Level W Answer Sheet