
How to Build a Greenhouse
How to (nonfiction),
1,491 words,
Level U (Grade 4)
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.
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
botany, classify, climate, conditions, germinate, greenhouse, hobbies, humidity, photosynthesis, wavelengths
botany, classify, climate, conditions, germinate, greenhouse, hobbies, humidity, photosynthesis, wavelengths
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and understand the use of parentheses
Word Work
Identify concept words—time and order
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and understand the use of parentheses
Word Work
Identify concept words—time and order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class








