The Mighty Saguaro Cactus
Informational (nonfiction), 1,473 words, Level U (Grade 4)

Lesson Objectives

Reading Strategy	Summarize
Comprehension	Main Idea and Details
Grammar and Mechanics	Subject-Verb Agreement
Word Work	Homophones

Book Summary

The desert might not seem like a place where plants can grow and flourish, but it is. One such plant is the saguaro cactus. This informational book offers facts about this giant cactus, including physical characteristics, where it lives, how it grows, and ways it can be used. The text is peppered with details about this unique cactus and is filled with exceptional photographs.

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Summarize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of summarizing important information in text
• Identify main ideas and supporting details
• Understand subject/verb agreement
• Recognize and use homophones

Vocabulary

• Content words: cactus, decompose, evolve, germinate, hospitable, javelina, pollinate, predator, transpire, tribute, unfortunate

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 U Answer Sheet