Lighter Than Air
Informational (nonfiction), 1,875 words, Level T (Grade 3)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Connect to prior knowledge
Comprehension	Sequence Events
Grammar and Mechanics	Prepositions
Word Work	Compound Words

Book Summary

Lighter than Air is a fascinating history of floating aircraft. Topics range from the discovery of Montgolfier Gas to the flight of the Goodyear Blimp. Both the photographs and the details in the text are of high interest to children. Many teaching opportunities are provided throughout the book.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Connect to prior knowledge

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of connecting to prior knowledge
• Sequence events in informational text
• Understand and recognize prepositional phrases
• Understand and use compound words

Vocabulary

• Content words: aircraft, atmosphere, demonstration, experiment, lighter than air, stadium, technical, luxury

Book Resources

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