The Steam Engine
Informational (nonfiction), 747 words, Level P (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Summarize
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Grammar and Mechanics	Subject and Predicate
Word Work	Syllable Patterns

Book Summary

The Steam Engine will take you on a ride through history to introduce you to one of the world's most important inventions. You will learn how a steam engine works, who invented the early ones, and how steam engines changed the way people and goods were transported. Find out why steam engines have mostly been replaced in modern times, as well as ways that steam is still being used in today's world. Colorful photographs support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Summarize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of summarizing while reading
• Identify main idea and details
• Identify and use subject and predicate
• Identify and understand syllable patterns

Vocabulary

• Content words: boiler, diesel, expands, explode, invention, locomotives, power, pressure, steam engine

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