| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 8 - 9 |
| Grade | 3 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | P |
| Reading Recovery | 38 |
| DRA | 38 |
Art Around Us
Informational (nonfiction),
1,370 words,
Level T (Grade 3)
Art Around Us is an informational book that teaches readers about different kinds of artists and the varied and sometimes unusual art they create. Painters, sculptors, potters, glass blowers, and fiber artists are highlighted. Photographs and captions support the text.
Book Resources
Multilevels
- Art Around Us (Level M)
- Art Around Us (Level P)
Lesson Resources
Download the full lesson plan for Art Around Us
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
blowpipe, cast, ceramic, chisel, found object, glaze, installation, kiln, loom, mural, mosaic, pattern, pottery wheel, soft sculpture, weaver
blowpipe, cast, ceramic, chisel, found object, glaze, installation, kiln, loom, mural, mosaic, pattern, pottery wheel, soft sculpture, weaver
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension
Distinguish between fact and opinion
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize present-tense verbs
Word Work
Understand and identify antonyms
Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand nonfiction text
Comprehension
Distinguish between fact and opinion
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize present-tense verbs
Word Work
Understand and identify antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
