Dogs at Work
Informational (nonfiction), 723 words, Level P (Grade 2)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Connect to prior knowledge
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Phonics	R-Controlled Vowels
Grammar and Mechanics	Plural Nouns
Word Work	Alphabetizing

Book Summary

Dogs at Work introduces readers to the many ways that dogs are trained to help people. It explains a wide variety of canine jobs, some of which are quite unusual. Illustrations support the text.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Connect to prior knowledge

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand nonfiction text
• Identify main idea and details
• Identify r-controlled /a/ vowel
• Identify plural nouns
• Understand how to alphabetize words

Vocabulary

• Content words: alert, arson, assistance, chemicals, criminal, disability, guard, guide, lifeguard, livestock, patient, seizures, therapy, warn

Book Resources

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