Penguins
Informational (nonfiction), 1,466 words, Level S (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Ask and answer questions
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Grammar and Mechanics	Proper Nouns
Word Work	Syllables

Book Summary

Often thought of as comical, penguins are actually very intelligent and fascinating animals. This book provides a great deal of interesting information about the types of penguins, their breeding and feeding habits, and the biggest threat to their existence. Incredible photographs support the text.

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 in text
• Identify proper nouns and understand the rules for capitalizing proper nouns
• Determine the syllable division of words and count syllables accurately

Vocabulary

• Content words: algae, conservation, insulation, pollution, species, streamlined, waddle

Book Resources

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