Inside the Beast
Fantasy (fiction), 656 words, Level P (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Visualize
Comprehension	Cause and Effect
Phonics	R-Controlled Vowels
Grammar and Mechanics	Adjectives
Word Work	Similes

Book Summary

The Great Ice Beast Egdirf is in pain--something has made it sick. Join the hero of the story as he tries to determine what is wrong with the beast and then heroically removes the cause of the illness. Readers will enjoy the surprise ending to this story and the analogy that is cleverly woven throughout.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Visualize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of visualizing to better understand text
• Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
• Identify r-controlled /o/ vowel
• Identify and use adjectives
• Recognize and understand the use of similes

Vocabulary

• Content words: deserve, hangdog, leftovers, mold, oozed, protector, remove, rotted, stench

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 P Answer Sheet