Wonders of Nature
Informational (nonfiction), 1,111 words, Level R (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Summarize
Comprehension	Compare and Contrast
Grammar and Mechanics	Subject and Predicate
Word Work	Alphabetizing

Book Summary

Our planet has many unique and fascinating animals, and Wonders of Nature introduces the reader to some of the most interesting among them. Amazing photos support the facts that readers will learn about these creatures.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Summarize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of summarizing to understand text
• Identify details to compare and contrast
• Recognize simple and complete subjects and predicates in sentences
• Alphabetize words to the second letter

Vocabulary

• Content words: archerfish, beaver, burrow, camouflage, carnivorous, chameleon, dams, environment, erosion, flying dragon, glide, habitats, larvae, leaf insect, leaf-rolling weevil, mammals, migrate, mole, nature, praying mantis, sea dragon, silk, wetlands, wonders

Book Resources

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