Saved by the Stars
Fantasy (fiction), 2,229 words, Level X (Grade 5)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Visualize
Comprehension	Analyze Point Of View
Grammar and Mechanics	Punctuation
Word Work	Similes

Book Summary

Saved by the Stars recounts another adventure for Miguel as he dives into one of The Great Gallardo books. This time he travels into the story of Black Beauty and takes on the role of the horse! He is in a race against time, running through the night to save his mistress's life. When he stumbles, exhausted, and his rider's glasses are broken, he must trust his instincts to find his way home. Illustrations support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Visualize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand the text
• Analyze point of view in the text
• Identify and understand the use of semicolons in the text
• Understand the use of similes

Vocabulary

• Content words: adrenaline, balance, crease, dead end, exhausted, galloped, lifeline, navigate, night vision, reins, sense of direction, shale, traversed

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 X Answer Sheet