Firefighters
Informational (nonfiction), 443 words, Level M (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Phonics	Long Vowels
Grammar and Mechanics	Pronouns
Word Work	Alphabetizing

Book Summary

Firefighting is serious business. Readers learn about the many challenges firefighters face and the kinds of equipment they use to do their job. It's a challenging undertaking and a very important one. Firefighters work to keep people and property safe. Informative photographs 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 new information in a nonfiction text
• Identify main idea and details
• Identify the long /a/ vowel sound
• Identify pronouns
• Alphabetize words

Vocabulary

• Content words: fire-retardant, inspect, prevent, skyscrapers, stories

Book Resources

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