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Reading A-Z Level
Grade 3
Fountas & Pinnell N
Reading Recovery 30
DRA 30
All About Kites
Informational (nonfiction), 768 words, Level R (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives
Reading Strategy Ask and answer questions
Comprehension Main Idea and Details
Grammar and Mechanics Past-Tense Verbs
Word Work Alphabetizing

Book Summary
People have been making and flying kites for thousands of years. Kites are used in a variety of surprising ways. All About Kites is an informative text that provides details about the many uses of kites. Supportive illustrations and directions on how to make a kite are also included.

About the Lesson
Targeted Reading Strategy
  • Ask and answer questions

Objectives

  • Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand nonfiction text
  • Identify main idea and details
  • Recognize past-tense verbs
  • Understand and practice alphabetical order

Vocabulary

  • Content words: bridle, diplomat, fishhook, instruments, inventor, legend, temperature, shock
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