Only One Aunt Maggie
Realistic (fiction), 1,310 words, Level R (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Make, revise, and confirm predictions
Comprehension	Make Inferences
Grammar and Mechanics	Dash
Word Work	Compound Words

Book Summary

Aunt Maggie is coming to visit Adam and his family, which means lots of fun and laughter are in store. Even Adam's neighbor Dario agrees: she is the coolest, most amazing grown-up they know. But when Adam and Dario notice Maggie struggling for breath after a short walk to the park, they realize that her health is in danger. They put their heads together to create a plan to help Maggie make healthier choices--but will she appreciate their suggestions or be offended? Illustrations support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Make, revise, and confirm predictions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of making, revising, and confirming predictions to understand text
• Make inferences
• Understand the use of a dash as punctuation
• Recognize and form compound words

Vocabulary

• Content words: advice, alternative, arteries, crave, dictate, excellent, furrowed, lean, marathon, pledge, realistic, recent, spanning, summon, trio

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 R Answer Sheet