Arthur's Bad News Day
Realistic (fiction), 1,269 words, Level Q (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Make, revise, and confirm predictions
Comprehension	Cause and Effect
Grammar and Mechanics	Exclamatory Sentences
Word Work	Question Words

Book Summary

Arthur has been an only child for eight years and has just found out that a little sister is on the way. At first, Arthur is unhappy about the many ways in which her arrival will disrupt his life. He changes his tune after he holds her for the first time. 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
• Identify cause and effect
• Understand the use of and identify exclamatory sentences
• Recognize and use question words

Vocabulary

• Content words: awful, bundle, diapers, disturbing, embrace, focus, gigantic, incredible, nearly, ruin, syrup, tickling, ugh, usually, wriggles, yuck

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 Q Answer Sheet