Vikings
Informational (nonfiction), 1,359 words, Level T (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

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

Book Summary

Vikings is an informational text that describes the life and times of a group of Nordic men. Hailing from what are now Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, these explorers sailed far from their homeland to discover new parts of the world. They often invaded towns and monasteries for their riches, and because they were trained at an early age to be warriors and skilled navigators, they were often successful. Eric the Red's and Leif Ericson's explorations to Iceland and Greenland are highlighted. Illustrations, maps, and a timeline 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 informational text
• Identify the main idea and supporting details
• Recognize proper nouns
• Identify and differentiate synonyms and antonyms

Vocabulary

• Content words: archaeologists, banished, berserkers, conquered, conquests, converted, democracy, expelled, exploration, ideal, mail, monastery, sagas

Book Resources

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