Discovering Dinosaurs
Informational (nonfiction), 264 words, Level I (Grade 1)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Phonological Awareness	Segment Phonemes
Phonics	Diphthongs
Grammar and Mechanics	Verbs
Word Work	Content Vocabulary

Book Summary

People often ask, “How do we know dinosaurs lived on Earth?” This informational book answers this question. Students learn that scientists have found the fossilized remains of dinosaur bones, footprints, teeth, nests, and eggs. They also learn how scientists dig up, wrap, transport, and study dinosaur remains. The text is supported by fascinating photos and illustrations.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
• Identify the main idea and supporting details in informational text
• Segment phonemes and identify individual sounds
• Identify and read words with ou and ow diphthongs
• Identify and read the plural form of words
• Categorize content vocabulary

Vocabulary

• High-frequency words: about, are, have, know, of, other, some, will
• Content words: animals, bones, dinosaurs, Earth, eggs, footprints, fossil, humans, museum, nests, scientists, skeleton, teeth, world

Book Resources

Formats Single-Sided Book Single-Sided Color Cover Double-Sided Book Double-Sided Color Cover Pocketbook Lesson Resources Lesson Plan Worksheets Discussion Cards Comprehension Quiz Level I Answer Sheet