
Vikings
Informational (nonfiction),
1,359 words,
Level T (Grade 3)
Multilevel Book also available in levels W and Z
Vikings is an informational text that describes 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 were trained at an early age to be warriors and skilled navigators. Eric the Red’s and Leif Ericson’s explorations to Iceland and Greenland are highlighted. Book and lesson also available at Levels W and Z.
Multilevel Book also available in levels W and Z
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Lesson Resources
Preteach the Vocabulary
Story Words
archaeologists, banished, berserkers, conquered, conquests, converted, democracy, exploration, ideal, mail, monastery, sagas
archaeologists, banished, berserkers, conquered, conquests, converted, democracy, exploration, ideal, mail, monastery, sagas
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Ask and answer questions to understand informational text
Comprehension
Identify the main idea and details
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize proper nouns
Word Work
Identify and differentiate synonyms and antonyms
Ask and answer questions to understand informational text
Comprehension
Identify the main idea and details
Grammar and Mechanics
Recognize proper nouns
Word Work
Identify and differentiate synonyms and antonyms
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class









