Alternative Fuel Cars
Informational (nonfiction), 1,866 words, Level V (Grade 4)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Compare and Contrast
Grammar and Mechanics	Adjectives
Word Work	Synonyms

Book Summary

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.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
• Compare and contrast information in text
• Identify and understand hyphenated compound adjectives
• Recognize and use synonyms

Vocabulary

• Content words: alternative fuels, atom, biomass, bond, ethanol, fermentation, fuel cells, gaseous, hydrogen, pollutants, radiant, renewable resource, solar cell

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 V Answer Sheet