How to Build a Greenhouse
How to (nonfiction), 1,491 words, Level U (Grade 4)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Cause and Effect
Grammar and Mechanics	Parentheses
Word Work	Time and Order Words

Book Summary

Greenhouses have been built since ancient Rome. As people began exploring and trading goods from all over the world, an increased need developed or existed to keep new and unique plants alive throughout the cold winter months. This book walks students through the process of making their own shoebox greenhouse, complete with helpful tips for ensuring a successful growth cycle. Photographs and diagrams support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
• Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
• Identify and understand the use of parentheses
• Identify concept words—time and order

Vocabulary

• Content words: botany, classify, climate, conditions, germinate, greenhouse, hobbies, humidity, photosynthesis, wavelengths

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 U Answer Sheet