Miguel and King Arthur
Fantasy (fiction), 2,355 words, Level X (Grade 5)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Visualize
Comprehension	Analyze Character
Grammar and Mechanics	Commas
Word Work	Alphabetizing

Book Summary

Miguel and King Arthur tells the story of a young boy, Miguel, and his desire to experience adventure in another one of The Great Gallardo's books. Frustrated by his continual failures at bat playing baseball, he escapes to the attic, where he magically becomes a character in the book The Knights of the Round Table. He learns that success and adoration are not everything, and that being truthful with oneself and others is one of the best life skills to acquire. Illustrations support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Visualize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
• Analyze characters in the text
• Identify and use commas after introductory words
• Arrange words in alphabetical order

Vocabulary

• Content words: disappointment, duel, jealousy, joust, judgment, kinsman, loyalty, opponent, regret, righteous, swindle, tournament, treachery

Book Resources

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