Zoos Through the Ages
Informational (nonfiction), 2,067 words, Level Z (Grade 5)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Connect to prior knowledge
Comprehension	Compare and Contrast
Grammar and Mechanics	Prepositions
Word Work	Verb Tense

Book Summary

The idea of people keeping wild animals in captivity has been around for centuries. However, the reason for doing so has shifted over time. Read this fascinating account of how zoos began in ancient times, how they have changed over time, and how modern zoos are working diligently to save endangered species.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Connect to prior knowledge

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge to understand text
• Identify details to compare and contrast zoos through time
• Identify prepositional phrases
• Identify irregular past-tense verbs

Vocabulary

• Content words: befitted, captivity, enrichment, extravagant, founders, gladiators, intrusive, perception, respite, stimulation, trial and error