I'd Like To Be
Poetry (fiction), 322 words, Level K (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Visualize
Comprehension	Reality and Fantasy
Phonics	Vowel Y
Grammar and Mechanics	Proper Nouns
Word Work	Compound Words

Book Summary

This story explores some of the wonderful possibilities children have before them when thinking about growing up. Written in poetry form, various occupations, both real and fantasy, are described in clear language and depicted through amusing photos.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Visualize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of visualizing to understand text
• Distinguish between reality and fantasy
• Identify the vowel sounds of final y
• Recognize and use proper nouns
• Recognize and understand compound words

Vocabulary

• Content words: artist, astronaut, athlete, bold, crew, gardener, healthy, mermaid, moral, musician, pirate, treasure, twirl, zookeeper

Book Resources

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