You Stink!
Informational (nonfiction), 634 words, Level M (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Summarize
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Phonics	R-Controlled Vowels
Grammar and Mechanics	Adjectives
Word Work	Antonyms

Book Summary

Readers are asked to imagine that they are skunks in this informational read. They are told why nobody likes them, why they stink, and who their enemies are. It is explained that skunks are born in groups of five or six, drink their mother's milk, and live at home for nearly a year before venturing into the world. The mammal's greatest enemy is disclosed, and the connection between skunks and people is touched upon. Photographs and captions support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Summarize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand the text
• Identify the main idea and supporting details
• Fluently read the r-controlled /u/ vowel
• Identify and understand the use of adjectives
• Recognize and use antonyms

Vocabulary

• Content words: arch, burrows, den, enemies, mammal, musk, relatives, rabies, rodents, warnings

Book Resources

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