Alberto Salazar: An American Runner
Biography (nonfiction), 1,745 words, Level W (Grade 4)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Retell
Comprehension	Elements of a Biography
Grammar and Mechanics	Dash
Word Work	Compound Words

Book Summary

Alberto Salazar: An American Runner is a biographical text that focuses on the inspiration and motivation of a very accomplished distance runner. The book informs readers of how Alberto discovered his amazing talent and highlights important events that shaped his life. Photographs, and maps support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Retell

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of retelling to understand and remember a timeline of events
• Identify elements of a biography
• Understand the use of a dash as punctuation
• Recognize and form compound words

Vocabulary

• Content words: abuse, arduous, athletes, debut, dehydrated, depressed, fatigue, immune system, intimidated, miraculously, phenomenon, prestigious, qualifying, realization, surrendered, theories

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