| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 9 - 11 |
| Grade | 4 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | Q |
| Reading Recovery | 40 |
| DRA | 40 |
| Lexile | 771-830 |
Alternative Fuel Cars
Informational (nonfiction),
1,866 words,
Level V (Grade 4)
According to scientists, the Earth only has about 120 years' worth of oil left. We need to start looking for other ways to power our vehicles. This book explores four alternatives to gasoline-powered cars--solar-powered, hydrogen-powered, battery-powered, and ethanol-powered cars. Find out their differences, how they are produced, and the challenges involved in converting our planet to alternative fuel sources.
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Story Words
alternative fuels, atom, biomass, bond, ethanol, fermentation, fuel cells, gaseous, hydrogen, pollutants, radiant, renewable resource, solar cell
alternative fuels, atom, biomass, bond, ethanol, fermentation, fuel cells, gaseous, hydrogen, pollutants, radiant, renewable resource, solar cell
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and contrast information in text
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and understand hyphenated compound adjectives
Word Work
Recognize and use synonyms
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Compare and contrast information in text
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and understand hyphenated compound adjectives
Word Work
Recognize and use synonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Assess the Objectives
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