| Reading A-Z Level |  |
| Ages | 9 - 11 |
| Grade | 5 |
| Fountas & Pinnell | T |
| Reading Recovery | 40 |
| DRA | 40 |
| Lexile | 861-890 |
What Do You Think About Climate Change?
Informational (nonfiction),
2,447 words,
Level Y (Grade 5)
Many scientists believe that earth’s climate is changing back to a warmer pattern, and they call the change “global warming.” This book informs readers of the evidence for climate change, discusses possible causes for the changes, and touches on possible results of climate change. The author asks readers specific questions, encouraging the formation of opinions, and also offers ideas for personal changes people can make to help fight global warming. Photographs and diagrams support the text.
Book Resources
Lesson Resources
Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and understand the use of parentheses
Word Work
Arrange words in alphabetical order
Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand text
Comprehension
Understand and identify cause-and-effect relationships
Grammar and Mechanics
Identify and understand the use of parentheses
Word Work
Arrange words in alphabetical order
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Assess the Objectives
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